Alticus magnusi (Klausewitz, 1964)
photo by Biryukov V.K.

Family:  Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae
Max. size: 
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range - 30 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea; Saudi Arabia, and Egypt (Ref. 57563).
Diagnosis:  Its subspecies Lophalticus kirkii magnusi is morphologically different from its nominal subspecies in having a rounded dorsal flap over the neck (vs. triangular and pointed) (Ref. 57563).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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