Tape Blenny
Neozoarces pulcher
- Group: Blenny
- Typical depth: 6–8 m
- Max size: 16 cm
- For divers: safe
A slim, eel shaped blenny that threads through beds of algae near the coast in just a few metres of water. It rarely strays from the weed, where its long body and drab colour keep it out of sight.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Stichaeidae › Neozoarces
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279439.
FAQ
- How deep does the Tape Blenny live?
- The Tape Blenny (Neozoarces pulcher) is typically found at 6–8 m.
- Is the Tape Blenny dangerous to divers?
- The Tape Blenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Tape Blenny get?
- The Tape Blenny grows to about 16 cm.