Carpet Eel-Blenny
Congrogadus subducens
- Group: Eel
- Typical depth: 0–10 m
- Max size: 45 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Despite the eel like body this is a reef dwelling dottyback relative, weaving through rocks and coral rubble in shallow coastal and brackish water. It grows to about forty five centimetres and stays hidden among crevices, hunting small prey from cover.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pseudochromidae › Congrogadus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280379.
FAQ
- How deep does the Carpet Eel-Blenny live?
- The Carpet Eel-Blenny (Congrogadus subducens) is typically found at 0–10 m.
- Is the Carpet Eel-Blenny dangerous to divers?
- The Carpet Eel-Blenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Carpet Eel-Blenny get?
- The Carpet Eel-Blenny grows to about 45 cm.