Galapagos Barnacle Blenny
NameGalapagos Barnacle Blenny
Scientific NameAcanthemblemaria castroi
Common NamesGalapagos Barnacle Blenny, Castro's Blenny
FamilyChaenopsidae
OriginEastern Pacific Ocean, Galapagos Islands
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)10
Max Size (Inches)2
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesPeaceful gobies, Small wrasses, Clownfish, Other small, peaceful reef-safe fish
Description
The Galapagos Barnacle Blenny is a small, cryptic marine fish known for inhabiting empty barnacle shells or small crevices in rocky reefs. They are characterized by their large eyes and prominent cirri above their eyes. These blennies are ambush predators, darting out to snatch passing zooplankton.
