Cirripectes auritus

Blennies/Gobies

  • Blackflap blenny
  • Blennie à ocelle

Distribution

  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Indian Ocean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally motionless in its environment
  • The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
  • The species can be found between 0 and 20 Meters.
  • Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

  • The species is territorial
  • Species generally solitary
  • The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 9 cm
  • The animal is a grazer of algae.

Relationship with humans

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