Orangeflag Blenny
Emblemariopsis dianae
- Group: Blenny
- Typical depth: 0–2 m
- Max size: 2.1 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
The orangeflag blenny tucks itself into holes in dead coral on protected mid shelf reefs, often choosing the coiled shells of dead vermetid snails as a home. Every known specimen has come from less than five metres of water. So little is recorded that it remains data deficient.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Chaenopsidae › Emblemariopsis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 389070.
FAQ
- How deep does the Orangeflag Blenny live?
- The Orangeflag Blenny (Emblemariopsis dianae) is typically found at 0–2 m.
- Is the Orangeflag Blenny dangerous to divers?
- The Orangeflag Blenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Orangeflag Blenny get?
- The Orangeflag Blenny grows to about 2.1 cm.