Molly Miller
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Molly Miller
scartella cristata
The Molly Miller is a small, colorful fish that loves to explore rocky reefs! With its lively personality, it's a fun sight to see swimming in the ocean.
Habitat: Molly Millers live in warm, coastal waters near reefs and rocky areas.
Appearance
The Molly Miller is a small, elongated fish with mottled brown and tan patterns, often featuring dark spots or bars. It has prominent eyes and a distinctive fleshy crest on its head, which makes it visually different from most other small reef fish.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassActinopterygiiOrderPerciformesFamilyBlenniidaeGenusScartella
Category
FishRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Baby Molly Millers start as tiny, free-swimming larvae in the open ocean!
Molly Millers use their comb-like teeth to scrape tiny algae off rocks!
Their eyes can move independently, letting them look two ways at once!
These fish are named for a person, "Molly Miller," not their color!
Special abilities
Ability
Master of Disguise
Molly Miller can change its coloration to blend in with rocky or sandy substrates because this helps them hide from predators and ambush prey.
Ability
Rock Climber
Molly Miller can cling to vertical surfaces and rocks using modified pelvic fins because this helps them navigate complex reef environments.
Ability
Breath Holder
Molly Miller can survive out of water for short periods because its skin and gills can absorb oxygen from the air.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 5-12 cm
- Weight
- 0.005-0.02 kg
- Lifespan
- 2-5 years
- Swim Speed
- 0.5 km/h
- Maximum Depth
- 20 m
- Water Type
- Saltwater
Diet & Feeding
These tiny fish munch on algae and small invertebrates found on rocks.
Primary Foods
- algae
- detritus
- copepods
- small worms
- diatoms
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Bluehead Wrasse
Thalassoma bifasciatum
A common reef predator that preys on small fish.
eaten by
Nassau Grouper
Epinephelus striatus
Larger reef fish that hunt small bottom-dwellers.
eats
Peacock's Tail Algae
Padina pavonica
Grazes on this common brown algae found on rocky reefs.
depends on
Long-spined Sea Urchin
Diadema antillarum
Shares the same algal food sources on the reef.
Traits
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Carnivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of animal tissue.
Aquatic
Aquatic habitats encompass environments where organisms live predominantly in water, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and wetlands.
Marine
Marine habitats encompass all saltwater environments of the Earth's oceans, supporting an immense diversity of aquatic life.
Also known as
Miller FishRocky Fish
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
No special safety notes yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Molly Miller?
5-12 cm
How much does Molly Miller weigh?
0.005-0.02 kg
How long does Molly Miller live?
2-5 years
What does Molly Miller eat?
These tiny fish munch on algae and small invertebrates found on rocks.
How fast can Molly Miller swim?
0.5 km/h
Where is Molly Miller usually found?
Molly Millers live in warm, coastal waters near reefs and rocky areas.
How does Molly Miller hunt?
Foraging
How deep can Molly Miller go?
20 m
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