Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae |
5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 2 m |
Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea to the Persian Gulf and Pakistan. |
Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17-19; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 18-20 |
Found on rocky bottoms. Oviparous. Eggs are demersal and adhesive (Ref. 205), and are attached to the substrate via a filamentous, adhesive pad or pedestal (Ref. 94114). Larvae are planktonic, often found in shallow, coastal waters (Ref. 94114). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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