Banded Blenny
Paraclinus fasciatus
- Group: Blenny
- Typical depth: 0–2 m
- Max size: 6.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small blenny of sheltered shallows, the banded blenny lives among coral, rock and especially seagrass. Young pick off amphipods, then shift as adults to crabs, shrimp and isopods, and it grows to only about seven centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Labrisomidae › Paraclinus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282021.
FAQ
- How deep does the Banded Blenny live?
- The Banded Blenny (Paraclinus fasciatus) is typically found at 0–2 m.
- Is the Banded Blenny dangerous to divers?
- The Banded Blenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Banded Blenny get?
- The Banded Blenny grows to about 6.5 cm.