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