The Smootheye blenny (Starksia atlantica) is a saltwater fish of the family Labrisomidae that grows up to 3 cm.
Description
The smootheye blenny is a very small blenny (Labrisomidae) from the western Atlantic and Caribbean. The species stays about 3 cm long and has an elongate, brown-mottled body that blends well with coral rubble and sponges. As a bottom-dweller it shelters in crevices and holes of shallow reefs and snaps at small invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Smootheye blenny?
The Smootheye blenny has an elongate, eel-like body.
Where does the Smootheye blenny live?
The Smootheye blenny lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Smootheye blenny get?
The Smootheye blenny grows to a maximum of about 3 cm.
Is the Smootheye blenny dangerous to humans?
No, the Smootheye blenny is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Starksia
More from the family Labrisomidae
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