Revillagigedo Barnacle
Acanthemblemaria mangognatha
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–31 m
- Max size: 3.1 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: VU
A small reef fish that backs into an empty barnacle shell or worm hole and peers out, darting from the opening to snatch passing prey. Common in shallow water but reaching depths of at least thirty one metres, it grows to only about three centimetres, and the species is listed as Vulnerable.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Chaenopsidae › Acanthemblemaria
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279456.
FAQ
- How deep does the Revillagigedo Barnacle live?
- The Revillagigedo Barnacle (Acanthemblemaria mangognatha) is typically found at 1–31 m.
- Is the Revillagigedo Barnacle dangerous to divers?
- The Revillagigedo Barnacle is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Revillagigedo Barnacle get?
- The Revillagigedo Barnacle grows to about 3.1 cm.