Bali Eelblenny
Haliophis aethiopus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–20 m
- Max size: 5 cm
- For divers: safe
An eel like blenny known from only a couple of specimens, it hides in crevices of coral reef on rock and rubble bottoms with algae. It is tiny, reaching about five centimetres, and lives between two and twenty metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pseudochromidae › Haliophis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 278482.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bali Eelblenny live?
- The Bali Eelblenny (Haliophis aethiopus) is typically found at 2–20 m.
- Is the Bali Eelblenny dangerous to divers?
- The Bali Eelblenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Bali Eelblenny get?
- The Bali Eelblenny grows to about 5 cm.