Pilbara Eelblenny
Congrogadus winterbottomi
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–1 m
- Max size: 11.9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
Shorter than your finger, the Pilbara eelblenny hides in rocky mud pools and limestone reefs under less than a metre of water. It threads through sandy and muddy bottoms thick with Sargassum weed, well away from coral.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Pseudochromidae › Congrogadus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280380.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pilbara Eelblenny live?
- The Pilbara Eelblenny (Congrogadus winterbottomi) is typically found at 0–1 m.
- Is the Pilbara Eelblenny dangerous to divers?
- The Pilbara Eelblenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pilbara Eelblenny get?
- The Pilbara Eelblenny grows to about 11.9 cm.