Malpelo barnacle blenny

Acanthemblemaria stephensi

Not Evaluated Saltwater

Max Length

5.0 cm

Color

Light brownish to tan body …

Depth Range

9-10m

Family

Chaenopsidae

About

A barnacle blenny from Malpelo Island (Colombia) in the eastern Pacific. Endemic to this remote oceanic island; inhabits barnacle shells on exposed volcanic reef surfaces.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	5.0 cm
Depth Range	9-10m

Coloration

Light brownish to tan body with pale and dark mottling; endemic to Malpelo Island in the eastern Pacific; body shows scattered dark brown spots on lighter ground color; fins pale with faint banding.

Habitat & Distribution

Rocky volcanic shores and shallow reef habitats of Malpelo Island (Colombia) in the eastern Pacific. Barnacle-encrusted volcanic rock surfaces.

Water Type

Saltwater

Depth Range

9-10m

Geographic Range

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Edibility & Culinary

Taste

A small Eastern Pacific blenny endemic to Malpelo Island; not consumed. Found in a remote Colombian Pacific territory; too small and isolated for any culinary significance.

Taxonomy

Order	Blenniiformes
Family	Chaenopsidae
Species	Acanthemblemaria stephensi

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you eat Malpelo barnacle blenny?

A small Eastern Pacific blenny endemic to Malpelo Island; not consumed. Found in a remote Colombian Pacific territory; too small and isolated for any culinary significance.

How big does Malpelo barnacle blenny get?

Malpelo barnacle blenny can grow up to 5.0 cm long.

Where is Malpelo barnacle blenny found?

Endemic to Malpelo Island, an isolated oceanic volcanic island and UNESCO World Heritage site in the Colombian Pacific, approximately 500 km west of the Colombian coast. Inhabits shallow rocky reef habitats unique to this island. Rocky volcanic shores and shallow reef habitats of Malpelo Island (Colombia) in the eastern Pacific. Barnacle-encrusted volcanic rock surfaces.

What family does Malpelo barnacle blenny belong to?

Malpelo barnacle blenny (Acanthemblemaria stephensi) belongs to the family Chaenopsidae in the order Blenniiformes.