Saltwater
Barnaclebill blenny
Hypsoblennius brevipinnis
Blenniidae, Salariinae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 12 cm
- Body shape
- Elongated
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 53 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
Native
Lives wild in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, and 2 more countries.
More about the species
Description
Adults are found in rocky areas. They inhabit empty barnacle shells, often with only the head protruding. They feed by nabbing bits of floating food. Oviparous. Eggs are demersal and adhesive, and are attached to the walls of the parent's shelter. Eggs are brooded by the male parent. Minimum depth reported from Ref. 5227.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Blenniolus brevipinnis
- Blennius brevipinnis
In other languages
- Barnacle blenny
Articles
All articles
How to add new fish4 min read
From the store to the tank: how to get the fish used to your water, why you should add only a few at a time, and what to watch for in the first few days.
Quarantine for new fish3 min read
Why new fish should live in a tank of their own for a few weeks before they move in, what you need, and what to look for.
From freshwater to saltwater3 min read
What is different in a saltwater aquarium: salt, refractometer, live rock and corals. An introduction for anyone thinking of giving it a try.