Papuan Blenny
Rhabdoblennius papuensis
- Group: Blenny
- Typical depth: 0–1 m
- Max size: 3.9 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
This thumb sized blenny lives on intertidal reef flats and rocky shores hammered by tidal surge. Its adhesive eggs stay cemented to the substrate, and the larvae drift through shallow coastal water before settling.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Rhabdoblennius
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 388601.
FAQ
- How deep does the Papuan Blenny live?
- The Papuan Blenny (Rhabdoblennius papuensis) is typically found at 0–1 m.
- Is the Papuan Blenny dangerous to divers?
- The Papuan Blenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Papuan Blenny get?
- The Papuan Blenny grows to about 3.9 cm.