Crown Spotty Blenny
Laiphognathus longispinis
- Group: Blenny
- Typical depth: 5–30 m
- Max size: 5.1 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small blenny of rocky slopes, this fish nests in holes that invertebrates have bored into massive corals. The adult mouthbroods, taking the well developed eggs into its mouth, and small individuals shelter among the spines of sea urchins, the whole fish reaching about 5 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Laiphognathus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 398621.
FAQ
- How deep does the Crown Spotty Blenny live?
- The Crown Spotty Blenny (Laiphognathus longispinis) is typically found at 5–30 m.
- Is the Crown Spotty Blenny dangerous to divers?
- The Crown Spotty Blenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Crown Spotty Blenny get?
- The Crown Spotty Blenny grows to about 5.1 cm.