Snake Convict Blenny
Pholidichthys anguis
- Group: Blenny
- Typical depth: 19–70 m
- For divers: safe
A snake convict blenny taken from muddy and mixed bottoms of sand, shell, sponge and coral patches by bottom trawl. As in its few relatives, the young are thought to live very differently from the burrow dwelling adults, and the species remains barely known.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Cichliformes › Pholidichthyidae › Pholidichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282241.
FAQ
- How deep does the Snake Convict Blenny live?
- The Snake Convict Blenny (Pholidichthys anguis) is typically found at 19–70 m.
- Is the Snake Convict Blenny dangerous to divers?
- The Snake Convict Blenny is harmless to divers.