Wolf Blenny
Omox lupus
- Group: Blenny
- Typical depth: 0–2 m
- Max size: 3.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A four centimetre blenny that lives among the roots and rubble of mangroves, sticking its eggs to the substrate where they hang on adhesive pads. The larvae drift off as plankton into shallow coastal water before settling.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Omox
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281880.
FAQ
- How deep does the Wolf Blenny live?
- The Wolf Blenny (Omox lupus) is typically found at 0–2 m.
- Is the Wolf Blenny dangerous to divers?
- The Wolf Blenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Wolf Blenny get?
- The Wolf Blenny grows to about 3.5 cm.