Java Rockskipper

Praealticus oortii

Java Rockskipper

A rock dwelling blenny of wave washed shores, the Java rockskipper darts between exposed rocks where it lays sticky eggs glued to the substrate. The larvae drift in shallow coastal water before settling.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Praealticus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282336.

FAQ

Is the Java Rockskipper dangerous to divers?
The Java Rockskipper is harmless to divers.
How big does the Java Rockskipper get?
The Java Rockskipper grows to about 6 cm.