Scartella cristata

Blennies/Gobies

  • Molly miller

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic
  • The temperate Atlantic
  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Red Sea
  • The Indian Ocean
  • The Mediterranean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
  • The species can be found between 0 and 10 Meters.
  • Common species.
  • Imitates a rock or a coral.

Environment and movement of the nocturnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally motionless in its environment

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally living in a group
  • Imitates a rock or a coral.
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 12 cm
  • The animal is a grazer of algae.
  • Diet : Algae -

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest