Arrow Blenny

Lucayablennius zingaro

Arrow Blenny

Hovering with its tail bent under its body, this tiny blenny waits to dart at small fish on Caribbean reefs. When threatened it backs into a hole or an empty worm tube, and it often shares space with schools of masked gobies. It grows no longer than your thumb.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Chaenopsidae › Lucayablennius

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281410.

FAQ

How deep does the Arrow Blenny live?
The Arrow Blenny (Lucayablennius zingaro) is typically found at 13–106 m.
Is the Arrow Blenny dangerous to divers?
The Arrow Blenny is harmless to divers.
How big does the Arrow Blenny get?
The Arrow Blenny grows to about 5 cm.