Mottled Twister
Bellapiscis lesleyae
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–5 m
- Max size: 6 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small fish of tide pools and the shallowest subtidal, this species lives alone and feeds on amphipods, isopods, worms and tiny snails. Males defend little breeding territories, and the sticky eggs anchor in algae until the planktonic larvae hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Tripterygiidae › Bellapiscis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279887.
FAQ
- How deep does the Mottled Twister live?
- The Mottled Twister (Bellapiscis lesleyae) is typically found at 0–5 m.
- Is the Mottled Twister dangerous to divers?
- The Mottled Twister is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Mottled Twister get?
- The Mottled Twister grows to about 6 cm.