Highfin Red Banner Blenny
Emblemariopsis tayrona
- Group: Blenny
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 3.1 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The highfin red banner blenny settles on coral and rocky reefs and even harbour pilings, steering clear of high energy surf zones. Males claim barnacle shells and worm holes, while females shelter in crevices and on living coral, and the species drops deeper when it needs calmer water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Chaenopsidae › Emblemariopsis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280668.
FAQ
- How deep does the Highfin Red Banner Blenny live?
- The Highfin Red Banner Blenny (Emblemariopsis tayrona) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- Is the Highfin Red Banner Blenny dangerous to divers?
- The Highfin Red Banner Blenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Highfin Red Banner Blenny get?
- The Highfin Red Banner Blenny grows to about 3.1 cm.