Ocellated Blenny
Opisthocentrus ocellatus
- Group: Blenny
- Typical depth: 0–335 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
An elongate northern Pacific blenny relative that hides among algae and rocks near shore, usually in water shallower than 70 metres but recorded far deeper. The dark eyespots along its back give it its name, and it grows to about 20 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Stichaeidae › Opisthocentrus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281916.
FAQ
- How deep does the Ocellated Blenny live?
- The Ocellated Blenny (Opisthocentrus ocellatus) is typically found at 0–335 m.
- Is the Ocellated Blenny dangerous to divers?
- The Ocellated Blenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Ocellated Blenny get?
- The Ocellated Blenny grows to about 20 cm.