The Dwarf spinyhead blenny (Acanthemblemaria paula) is a saltwater fish of the family Chaenopsidae that grows up to 2 cm.
Description
The dwarf spinyhead blenny is one of the very smallest reef fishes (Chaenopsidae) from the western Atlantic and Caribbean. The species grows to only about 2 cm and has an elongate body and a head with spiny knobs. It occupies abandoned worm tubes and bore holes in coral, from which only the head protrudes, and snaps at minute zooplankton. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Dwarf spinyhead blenny?
The Dwarf spinyhead blenny has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Dwarf spinyhead blenny live?
The Dwarf spinyhead blenny lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Dwarf spinyhead blenny get?
The Dwarf spinyhead blenny grows to a maximum of about 2 cm.
Is the Dwarf spinyhead blenny dangerous to humans?
No, the Dwarf spinyhead blenny is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Acanthemblemaria
More from the family Chaenopsidae
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