You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience.

Panamic barnacle blenny

Acanthemblemaria hancocki

Today's Research for Tomorrow's Oceans

Support Mote Animals

Fun Facts

These fish only swim up to 16 feet (5 meters) deep.

Species Type:

Fishes

Common Name(s):

Panamic barnacle blenny

Size:

Panamic barnacle blennies grow to 1.7 inches (4.5 centimeters) long.

Diet:

Panamic barnacle blennies eat zooplankton, fish eggs and crustaceans like shrimp and crab.

Range & Habitat:

Throughout the Pacific Ocean, Panamic barnacle blennies can be found in reef communities, empty barnacles and worm holes in the sand.

Details:

Panamic barnacle blennies are long, slender fish with striking red eyes. Their bodies are silvery-gray with brown spotting from head to tail.