The Blue-spotted blenniella (Blenniella cyanostigma) is a saltwater fish of the family Blenniidae that grows up to 8 cm.
Description
The bluespotted rockskipper is a small blenny from the Indo-West Pacific. The species grows to about 8 cm and has a stocky, scaleless body with a blunt head, skin fringes above the eyes and blue spots and stripes. As a dweller of the turbulent intertidal zone it clings to rocks in wave channels and tidal pools and can jump among moist rocks. With its comb-like mouth it rasps algal mat from the bottom. The fish is harmless to humans. The IUCN has not evaluated the species.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Blue-spotted blenniella?
The Blue-spotted blenniella has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly blue and shows a spots pattern.
Where does the Blue-spotted blenniella live?
The Blue-spotted blenniella lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Blue-spotted blenniella get?
The Blue-spotted blenniella grows to a maximum of about 8 cm. On average the species is around 6 cm.
Is the Blue-spotted blenniella dangerous to humans?
No, the Blue-spotted blenniella is harmless to humans.
Is the Blue-spotted blenniella edible?
The Blue-spotted blenniella is not usually eaten.
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