Springer's Blenny

Springer's Blenny
Name: Springer's Blenny
Scientific Name: Starksia springeri
Family: Scaly Blennies
Taxonomic: Labrisomidae
ID Group: Blennies
Size: 0.75 - 1 in.
Depth Range: On the reef (10 – 60 ft.)
Sightings: Not usually seen

This Blenny has a body that is pale red with faint diamond-shaped bars and blotches. It has a large black spot on its back just before the tail and no cirri above its eyes.

The Springer's Blenny is shy and quickly retreats for cover when disturbed.