Barnacle Blenny
Acanthemblemaria macrospilus
- Group: Blenny
- Typical depth: 2–15 m
- Max size: 6 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
True to its name, this tiny blenny moves into empty barnacle shells and abandoned worm or mollusc tubes on rocky reefs, poking just its head out to grab passing zooplankton. It reaches only about six centimetres. The hard tube serves as both home and refuge.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Chaenopsidae › Acanthemblemaria
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279455.
FAQ
- How deep does the Barnacle Blenny live?
- The Barnacle Blenny (Acanthemblemaria macrospilus) is typically found at 2–15 m.
- Is the Barnacle Blenny dangerous to divers?
- The Barnacle Blenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Barnacle Blenny get?
- The Barnacle Blenny grows to about 6 cm.