The Pirate blenny (Emblemaria piratica) is a saltwater fish of the family Chaenopsidae that grows up to 4 cm.
Description
The pirate blenny is a small tube blenny (Chaenopsidae) from shallow reef water of the eastern Pacific. The species grows to about 5 cm and has a slender, elongate body with a pointed head; the male has a tall, sail-like dorsal fin. It occupies an abandoned worm tube or bore hole, projects only its head and snaps at passing zooplankton; males flare their dorsal fin in courtship display. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Pirate blenny?
The Pirate blenny has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Pirate blenny live?
The Pirate blenny lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Pirate blenny get?
The Pirate blenny grows to a maximum of about 4 cm.
Is the Pirate blenny dangerous to humans?
No, the Pirate blenny is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Emblemaria
More from the family Chaenopsidae
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