Maned Cockscomb
Alectrias mutsuensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 20–40 m
- Max size: 8.2 cm
- For divers: safe
A slender cockscomb of muddy bottoms, this northern blenny relative lives deeper than its close kin, between about 20 and 40 metres. It lays eggs that the female stays to guard, and grows to about eight centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Stichaeidae › Alectrias
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279551.
FAQ
- How deep does the Maned Cockscomb live?
- The Maned Cockscomb (Alectrias mutsuensis) is typically found at 20–40 m.
- Is the Maned Cockscomb dangerous to divers?
- The Maned Cockscomb is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Maned Cockscomb get?
- The Maned Cockscomb grows to about 8.2 cm.