Wolf Fangbelly
Petroscirtes lupus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–10 m
- Max size: 13 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The wolf fangbelly hides among seagrass, seaweed and empty mollusc shells, where mature females lay their eggs on the inner surface of dead bivalves and the male stands guard. It is a small blenny of about thirteen centimetres whose larvae drift in shallow coastal water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Petroscirtes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279038.
FAQ
- How deep does the Wolf Fangbelly live?
- The Wolf Fangbelly (Petroscirtes lupus) is typically found at 1–10 m.
- Is the Wolf Fangbelly dangerous to divers?
- The Wolf Fangbelly is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Wolf Fangbelly get?
- The Wolf Fangbelly grows to about 13 cm.