How big is the Spinyhead blenny?

Spinyhead blenny (Acanthemblemaria spinosa) reaches 2–4 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Spinyhead blenny?

Spinyhead blenny is found between 1–30 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Spinyhead blenny?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Spinyhead blenny?

Found in: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific.

Spinyhead blenny (Acanthemblemaria spinosa)

Key facts

Scientific name: Acanthemblemaria spinosa
Common name: Spinyhead blenny
Category: Fish
Family: Chaenopsidae
Genus: Acanthemblemaria
Size: 2–4 cm
Depth: 1–30 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: reef
Behaviours: solitary, cryptic
Ocean zones: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific

Description

Acanthemblemaria spinosa reaches 4 cm. Tiny blenny with a head adorned with spiny cirri, elongated body rarely visible: lives in a hole bored by former worms or echinoderms in coral, letting only its head protrude. Defends its hole lifelong, usually on Caribbean live corals between 1 and 30 m. Appreciated macro subject for its accessible sedentary behavior. Males with dark throat in display.

Photo of Spinyhead blenny

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Spinyhead blenny?: Spinyhead blenny (Acanthemblemaria spinosa) reaches 2–4 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Spinyhead blenny?: Spinyhead blenny is found between 1–30 m deep.
Is the Spinyhead blenny dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Spinyhead blenny?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Spinyhead blenny?: Found in: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific.

Other species in the genus Acanthemblemaria

Acanthemblemaria maria - Secretary blenny

Other species in the family Chaenopsidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 254883)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2381382)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia