Pygmy Blenny
Nannosalarias nativitatis
- Group: Blenny
- Typical depth: 2–12 m
- Max size: 5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tiny blenny that lives alone or in small groups on exposed seaward reef crests and slopes, riding the mild surge of shallow reef fronts. The female cements sticky eggs to the reef, and the larvae drift in shallow coastal water before settling.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Nannosalarias
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281636.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pygmy Blenny live?
- The Pygmy Blenny (Nannosalarias nativitatis) is typically found at 2–12 m.
- Is the Pygmy Blenny dangerous to divers?
- The Pygmy Blenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pygmy Blenny get?
- The Pygmy Blenny grows to about 5 cm.