Fowler's Rockskipper
Litobranchus fowleri
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–10 m
- Max size: 3.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A four centimetre rockskipper of tide pools and rocky shores, it skips between pools at low tide and ranges down to about ten metres. It sticks its eggs to the bottom and the larvae drift away into shallow coastal water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Litobranchus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281380.
FAQ
- How deep does the Fowler's Rockskipper live?
- The Fowler's Rockskipper (Litobranchus fowleri) is typically found at 0–10 m.
- Is the Fowler's Rockskipper dangerous to divers?
- The Fowler's Rockskipper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Fowler's Rockskipper get?
- The Fowler's Rockskipper grows to about 3.5 cm.