Ocellate Eel Blenny
Blennodesmus scapularis
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 0–3 m
- Max size: 8.9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The ocellate eel blenny is a slender fish of intertidal pools and shallow reef no deeper than a few metres, marked with eyespots near the shoulder. It feeds mainly on crustaceans and lays eggs studded with tiny cross shaped hooks that snag onto the bottom.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pseudochromidae › Blennodesmus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279919.
FAQ
- How deep does the Ocellate Eel Blenny live?
- The Ocellate Eel Blenny (Blennodesmus scapularis) is typically found at 0–3 m.
- Is the Ocellate Eel Blenny dangerous to divers?
- The Ocellate Eel Blenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Ocellate Eel Blenny get?
- The Ocellate Eel Blenny grows to about 8.9 cm.