Twister
Bellapiscis medius
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–5 m
- Max size: 7.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small clinid of rock pools and surge zones, the twister can sit out of water under rocks or seaweed while the tide is low. It darts with the swash to snatch barnacles, molluscs, and tiny crustaceans, freezing and bolting to slip past predators.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Tripterygiidae › Bellapiscis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279888.
FAQ
- How deep does the Twister live?
- The Twister (Bellapiscis medius) is typically found at 0–5 m.
- Is the Twister dangerous to divers?
- The Twister is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Twister get?
- The Twister grows to about 7.5 cm.