Sailfin Blenny, scientifically known as Emblemaria pandionis, is a type of marine fish in the Chaenopsidae family.
It can be found in the Caribbean Sea and is sometimes sold for aquariums.
This fish prefers clear water habitats, like rocky shores or coral reefs, and often lives in empty wormholes or coral rubble.
Sailfin blenny is shy and only leaves its hiding spots for short periods of time. This fish is safe for reef aquariums.
Sailfin Blenny Interesting Facts
- Sailfin blennies inhabit the Western Atlantic, including the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico.
- They thrive in clear water habitats such as rocky shores and coral reefs, hiding in empty wormholes or coral rubble.
- These shy fish grow up to 2.4 inches (6.0 centimeters) long and are safe for reef aquariums.
- Female and male sailfin blennies differ in coloration, with females displaying light tan hues while males appear darker.
Sailfin Blenny Habitat
Sailfin blenny is found in the Western Atlantic.
Its habitat ranges from the Bahamas and Puerto Rico to Florida and Texas in the northern Gulf of Mexico, extending down to northern South America.
This marine fish lives near reefs at depths of 1 to 12 meters (3 to 39 feet) and prefers tropical waters with coordinates ranging from 32°N to 4°N latitude and 100°W to 59°W longitude.
| Water Temperature: | Unknown |
| Water pH: | Unknown |
| Water Hardness: | Unknown |
Sailfin Blenny Physical Characteristics
Size: 2.4 inches (6.0 centimeters)
Sailfin blenny is a small fish that grow up to 2.4 inches (6.0 centimeters) in length.
This fish has 21 dorsal spines, 16 dorsal soft rays, 2 anal spines, and around 23 to 24 anal soft rays.
Female sailfin blennies are light tan in color with pale spots and dark flecks. Their dorsal fin has broken diagonal dark lines at the front.
Males are generally darker, especially on the outer part of their spinous dorsal fin. These fish have 10 to 12 teeth on their palatine bones.
Sailfin Blenny Scientific Classification
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Blenniiformes |
| Family: | Chaenopsidae |
| Genus: | Emblemaria |
| Scientific Name: | Emblemaria pandionis |
| Also Known As: | Sailfin Blenny |
| Conservation Status: | Least Concern |