Rosy Blenny
Malacoctenus macropus
- Group: Blenny
- Typical depth: 0–8 m
- Max size: 5.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small reef blenny that turns up across many shoreline habitats, from patch reefs to sponge beds and grassy shallows. It rarely exceeds six centimetres and stays close to the bottom.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Labrisomidae › Malacoctenus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281500.
FAQ
- How deep does the Rosy Blenny live?
- The Rosy Blenny (Malacoctenus macropus) is typically found at 0–8 m.
- Is the Rosy Blenny dangerous to divers?
- The Rosy Blenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Rosy Blenny get?
- The Rosy Blenny grows to about 5.5 cm.