Sailfin Blenny
Emblemaria pandionis
- Group: Blenny
- Typical depth: 1–12 m
- Max size: 6 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The male sailfin blenny lives in an empty worm hole or coral crevice and rarely strays far from it. Shy by nature, it darts out only briefly, then ducks back into the rubble of clear water reefs.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Chaenopsidae › Emblemaria
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280653.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sailfin Blenny live?
- The Sailfin Blenny (Emblemaria pandionis) is typically found at 1–12 m.
- Is the Sailfin Blenny dangerous to divers?
- The Sailfin Blenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sailfin Blenny get?
- The Sailfin Blenny grows to about 6 cm.