Highbrow Rockskipper
NameHighbrow Rockskipper
Scientific NameAcanthemblemaria macrospilus
Common NamesHighbrow Rockskipper, Highbrow Blenny, Rockskipper Blenny
FamilyChaenopsidae
OriginEastern Pacific Ocean, Gulf of California, Costa Rica
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)10
Max Size (Inches)2.5
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesPeaceful gobies, Small damselfish, Clownfish, Other small, peaceful blennies (with caution), Small wrasses
Description
The Highbrow Rockskipper is a small, cryptic marine blenny characterized by its prominent supraorbital cirri, resembling eyebrows. It typically resides in small holes or crevices within rocky reefs, often with only its head visible. This species is a carnivore, feeding primarily on small invertebrates and zooplankton.
