Family: |
Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae |
Max. size: |
8 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine |
Distribution: |
Western Central Atlantic: Northern Gulf of Mexico, from Pensacola, Florida to southern Texas. |
Diagnosis: |
Maxillary length usually greater than 15.5% SL. Usually with 11 gill rakers (Ref. 43469). |
Biology: |
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). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 August 2011 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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