How big is the Peacock blenny?

Peacock blenny (Salaria pavo) reaches 8–16 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Peacock blenny?

Peacock blenny is found between 0–5 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Peacock blenny?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Peacock blenny?

Found in: East Atlantic, Mediterranean.

Peacock blenny (Salaria pavo)

Key facts

Scientific name: Salaria pavo
Common name: Peacock blenny
Category: Fish
Family: Blenniidae
Genus: Salaria
Size: 8–16 cm
Depth: 0–5 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: rocky-reef, tidepool
Behaviours: solitary, territorial
Ocean zones: East Atlantic, Mediterranean

Description

Salaria pavo reaches 16 cm. Distinctive Mediterranean blenny: males with high fleshy cephalic crest and large blue ocellus circled with yellow behind eye highly characteristic (hence peacock), yellow-green-blue marbled body. Females more discreet without crest. Lives from 0 to 5 m on coastal rocks and tidepools of Mediterranean and nearby East Atlantic. Highly territorial during reproduction. Iconic macro photo subject of shallow Med diving for fairy-like appearance.

Photo of Peacock blenny

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Peacock blenny?: Peacock blenny (Salaria pavo) reaches 8–16 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Peacock blenny?: Peacock blenny is found between 0–5 m deep.
Is the Peacock blenny dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Peacock blenny?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Peacock blenny?: Found in: East Atlantic, Mediterranean.

Other species in the family Blenniidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 126781)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 5211367)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia