Yellowface Pikeblenny
Chaenopsis limbaughi
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–20 m
- Max size: 8.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The yellowface pikeblenny lives one fish to a hole in coral rubble and limestone, lunging out to take small crustaceans, worms and fish from clear water. Males flare a brightly marked mouth wide in display, gaping at rivals across the rubble.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Chaenopsidae › Chaenopsis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280105.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yellowface Pikeblenny live?
- The Yellowface Pikeblenny (Chaenopsis limbaughi) is typically found at 5–20 m.
- Is the Yellowface Pikeblenny dangerous to divers?
- The Yellowface Pikeblenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Yellowface Pikeblenny get?
- The Yellowface Pikeblenny grows to about 8.5 cm.