Sailfin Blenny

Emblemaria pandionis

Maximum Size:

2 in (6 cm)

Longevity:

Around 2 years.

Typical depth:

3–35 ft (1–12 m)

Behavior:

Sailfin blennies get their name from the large dorsal fin that they can raise over their head like a sail. The fin is larger on males, who use it for territorial and courtship displays. Sailfin blennies live in holes in the reef and coral rubble; they feed on small plankton and invertebrates.

Predators:

Many carnivores on the reef, including squid.

Did you know?

Sailfin blennies live in the small holes in rock, sand or rubble. They are often found occupying abandoned worm holes.