| Family: |
Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae |
| Max. size: |
3.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 5 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Comores and Mauritius (Ref. 33390). Eastern Indian Ocean: Christmas Island (Ref. 30874). Western Central Pacific: South China Sea (Ref. 42581) and Tonga (Ref. 53797). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 10-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-17; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 17-19. Description: Dorsal fin X-XII (usually XII), 16-17; anal fin II, 17-19 (rarely 17); pectoral rays 14; pelvic fin I, 3. Lateral line tubed scales 1-2, below dorsal fin 1st and 2nd spines. Nostrils with numerous cirri on anterior and posterior rims; nape without cirri. Supraorbital tentacle filamentous or ribbon-like, distally branched palmate. Body elongate, 6-8-7.0 in SL depth at anal-fin origin. Overall pale transluscent grey, stripes and vertical bars brown; diagonal stripes white behind cheek and behind head (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Adults inhabit tide pools, surge channels, and outer slopes upper edge, near surface 0-5 m deep (Ref. 90102). 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: 24 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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