The Peacock blenny (Istiblennius meleagris) is a brackish-water fish of the family Blenniidae that grows up to 15 cm.
Description
The peacock rockskipper is a small blenny from the Indo-Pacific. The species grows to about 15 cm and has an elongate, scaleless body with a blunt head, skin fringes above the eyes and a pattern of fine pale spots on a dark ground. 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 Peacock blenny?
The Peacock blenny has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern.
Where does the Peacock blenny live?
The Peacock blenny lives in brackish water and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Peacock blenny get?
The Peacock blenny grows to a maximum of about 15 cm.
Is the Peacock blenny dangerous to humans?
No, the Peacock blenny is harmless to humans.
Is the Peacock blenny edible?
The Peacock blenny is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Istiblennius
More from the family Blenniidae
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