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:
As their name suggests, Panamic barnacle blennies often inhabit the empty shells of barnacles. They make use of these shelters to protect themselves from predators. These blennies are highly territorial and will fiercely defend their small living spaces in the barnacles or rocky crevices. The striking red eyes of these fish are an interesting adaptation, potentially helping them to navigate in low-light conditions where they live.