Bluethroat Pikeblenny - Chaenopsis ocellata

bluethroat pikeblenny

Location: Sand Spit south of Providenciales in Turks & Caicos.
Depth: Approximately 30'
Bottom: Sand and grass
Size: Approx. 4" long
Behavior: Swam short distance away when Macro focus rod approached.
Swim style: Snake-like
Camera: Sea & Sea Motor Marine with Macro Lens and Kodak asa 100 film.
Pikeblennies are very shy and usually live in tubeworm holes. One can be seen in the picture. It is alittle unusual to be able to get a picture of more than just the head sticking out.


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