Scooter Blenny - Synchiropus ocellatus Blennies especially if underfed or stressed

especially if underfed or stressed

from beginners to experts

this species feeds heavily on copepods

algae and seagrass in search of tiny crustaceans

Scooter Blenny - Synchiropus ocellatus Blennies especially if underfed or stressedScooter Blenny (Synchiropus ocellatus) The Scooter Blenny, Synchiropus ocellatus, is a fascinating and characterful marine dragonet, admired for its patterned body, alert eyes, oversized pectoral fins and unique scooting movement across the substrate and rockwork. Also known as the Scooter Dragonet or Ocellated Dragonet, this species is peaceful, reef safe and full of personality, but it is not a true blenny and has more specialist feeding