Speckled Blenny
Acanthemblemaria betinensis
- Group: Blenny
- Max size: 4.3 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tiny tube blenny barely longer than a fingernail, it tucks itself into worm holes and rock crevices on reefs, often with just its bristly browed face peeking out. The male takes charge of the nursery, lining the walls of his shelter with eggs and guarding them until they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Chaenopsidae › Acanthemblemaria
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279446.
FAQ
- Is the Speckled Blenny dangerous to divers?
- The Speckled Blenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Speckled Blenny get?
- The Speckled Blenny grows to about 4.3 cm.