Gulf Signal Blenny
Emblemaria hypacanthus
- Group: Blenny
- Typical depth: 1–10 m
- Max size: 5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tiny blenny that moves into empty mollusc tubes on sand and rubble bottoms, the male defending his patch around the entrance. From there it darts out to pick zooplankton from the passing water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Chaenopsidae › Emblemaria
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280651.
FAQ
- How deep does the Gulf Signal Blenny live?
- The Gulf Signal Blenny (Emblemaria hypacanthus) is typically found at 1–10 m.
- Is the Gulf Signal Blenny dangerous to divers?
- The Gulf Signal Blenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Gulf Signal Blenny get?
- The Gulf Signal Blenny grows to about 5 cm.