Southern Smoothhead Glass Blenny
Emblemariopsis bottomei
- Group: Blenny
- Typical depth: to 40 m
- Max size: 3 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The southern smoothhead glass blenny is a tiny reef fish under four centimetres that tucks into holes in live and dead coral and even into sponges. It ranges down to at least 40 metres, with breeding males holding the burrows while smaller fish perch out on the reef.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Chaenopsidae › Emblemariopsis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280659.
FAQ
- How deep does the Southern Smoothhead Glass Blenny live?
- The Southern Smoothhead Glass Blenny (Emblemariopsis bottomei) is typically found at to 40 m.
- Is the Southern Smoothhead Glass Blenny dangerous to divers?
- The Southern Smoothhead Glass Blenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Southern Smoothhead Glass Blenny get?
- The Southern Smoothhead Glass Blenny grows to about 3 cm.