The Pearl tubeblenny (Protemblemaria perla) is a saltwater fish of the family Chaenopsidae that grows up to 4 cm.
Description
The pearl tubeblenny is a tube blenny (Chaenopsidae) from shallow rocky and reef water of the eastern Pacific around Central America. The species grows to about 5 cm and has a very slender, scaleless body with a pointed head and small skin fringes above the eyes. As a bottom-dweller it occupies an empty tubeworm tube or boring from which only the head protrudes and snaps at passing plankton. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Pearl tubeblenny?
The Pearl tubeblenny has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Pearl tubeblenny live?
The Pearl tubeblenny lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Pearl tubeblenny get?
The Pearl tubeblenny grows to a maximum of about 4 cm.
Is the Pearl tubeblenny dangerous to humans?
No, the Pearl tubeblenny is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Protemblemaria
More from the family Chaenopsidae
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