Marianas Rockskipper
Praealticus poptae
- Group: Other
- Max size: 4.7 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This rockskipper lives in the intertidal zone of rocky shores, skipping between pools and damp rock as the tide moves. The male guards sticky eggs on the bottom, and the larvae drift away into coastal water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Praealticus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282337.
FAQ
- Is the Marianas Rockskipper dangerous to divers?
- The Marianas Rockskipper is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Marianas Rockskipper get?
- The Marianas Rockskipper grows to about 4.7 cm.