Natal Rockskipper
Praealticus natalis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–3 m
- Max size: 8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: VU
A small blenny of the intertidal, it lives among the rocks of wave swept shorelines either alone or in loose groups. It is listed as vulnerable, and the female fixes her eggs to rock so the larvae can drift away into shallow water once they hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Praealticus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282335.
FAQ
- How deep does the Natal Rockskipper live?
- The Natal Rockskipper (Praealticus natalis) is typically found at 0–3 m.
- Is the Natal Rockskipper dangerous to divers?
- The Natal Rockskipper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Natal Rockskipper get?
- The Natal Rockskipper grows to about 8 cm.