How big is the Leopard blenny?

Leopard blenny (Exallias brevis) reaches 10–15 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Leopard blenny?

Leopard blenny is found between 1–20 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Leopard blenny?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Leopard blenny?

Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.

Leopard blenny (Exallias brevis)

Key facts

Scientific name: Exallias brevis
Common name: Leopard blenny
Category: Fish
Family: Blenniidae
Genus: Exallias
Size: 10–15 cm
Depth: 1–20 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: coral-reef
Behaviours: solitary, territorial
Ocean zones: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea

Description

Exallias brevis reaches 15 cm. Blenny (Blenniidae) Indo-Pacific with stocky gray-white body covered with distinctive large black-brown spots in leopard pattern (hence leopard blenny), small head. Characteristic comb teeth adapted to grazing polyps of hard corals (mainly Pocillopora), unique behavior. Lives from 1 to 20 m on healthy coral reefs of entire Indo-Pacific. Coral health bioindicator. Macro photo subject for graphic pattern. Only Exallias species worldwide.

Photo of Leopard blenny

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Leopard blenny?: Leopard blenny (Exallias brevis) reaches 10–15 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Leopard blenny?: Leopard blenny is found between 1–20 m deep.
Is the Leopard blenny dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Leopard blenny?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Leopard blenny?: Found in: Asian Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.

Other species in the family Blenniidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 219286)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2395512)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia