Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae |
7.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 7 m |
Western Indian Ocean: Mozambique to Pakistan, including the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf. Reported as likely at Seychelles (Ref. 1623) but Randall and van Egmond 1994 (Ref. 10685) believe otherwise. |
Dorsal spines (total): 12-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 19-21; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 20-23 |
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: 24 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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