How big is the Black blenny?

Black blenny (Stathmonotus stahli) reaches 4–8 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Black blenny?

Black blenny is found between 1–15 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Black blenny?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Black blenny?

Found in: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific.

Black blenny (Stathmonotus stahli)

Key facts

Scientific name: Stathmonotus stahli
Common name: Black blenny
Category: Fish
Family: Chaenopsidae
Genus: Stathmonotus
Size: 4–8 cm
Depth: 1–15 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: coral-reef
Behaviours: solitary, cryptic
Ocean zones: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific

Description

Stathmonotus stahli reaches 8 cm. Small blenny with very elongated almost eel-like body, beige-green coloration mottled brown according to environment, masking by coralligenous. Short supra-orbital cirri. Lives from 1 to 15 m among dead coralligenous, sponges and encrusted substrates of Caribbean coral reefs. Very cryptic, hard to observe. Labrisomidae family. Discreet macro photo subject.

Photo of Black blenny

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Black blenny?: Black blenny (Stathmonotus stahli) reaches 4–8 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Black blenny?: Black blenny is found between 1–15 m deep.
Is the Black blenny dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Black blenny?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Black blenny?: Found in: Caribbean, Eastern Pacific.

Other species in the family Chaenopsidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 282874)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2381498)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia