Galapagos Barnacle Blenny
Acanthemblemaria castroi
- Group: Blenny
- Typical depth: 1–23 m
- Max size: 6 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: VU
This tiny blenny moves into an empty barnacle shell and perches in the opening with only its head showing, darting out to snatch drifting scraps of food. The male guards the eggs stuck to the walls inside the shelter, and the fish reaches only about 6 centimetres. It is listed as vulnerable.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Chaenopsidae › Acanthemblemaria
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279447.
FAQ
- How deep does the Galapagos Barnacle Blenny live?
- The Galapagos Barnacle Blenny (Acanthemblemaria castroi) is typically found at 1–23 m.
- Is the Galapagos Barnacle Blenny dangerous to divers?
- The Galapagos Barnacle Blenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Galapagos Barnacle Blenny get?
- The Galapagos Barnacle Blenny grows to about 6 cm.