Scooter Blenny - Synchiropus ocellatus Blennies frequent feeds while settling

frequent feeds while settling

but sufficient permanent swimming space should be provided for a full-sized adult

as the soft fleshy tissue is easily damaged and may retract if conditions are too turbulent

algae and seagrass in search of tiny crustaceans

Scooter Dragonet

Scooter Blenny - Synchiropus ocellatus Blennies frequent feeds while settlingScooter 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