Onespot Fringehead
Neoclinus uninotatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–27 m
- Max size: 25 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The onespot fringehead is a stretch of fish that lives jammed inside any hollow it can claim, from empty shells to bottles, cans and discarded tires along the coast and in bays. Like its relatives it defends that home fiercely, flaring a huge fanged mouth at anything that intrudes.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Chaenopsidae › Neoclinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281687.
FAQ
- How deep does the Onespot Fringehead live?
- The Onespot Fringehead (Neoclinus uninotatus) is typically found at 3–27 m.
- Is the Onespot Fringehead dangerous to divers?
- The Onespot Fringehead is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Onespot Fringehead get?
- The Onespot Fringehead grows to about 25 cm.