| Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae |
| 6 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 30 m |
| Western Pacific: Philippines and Indonesia. |
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Variable in color from grey to brown-orange and head grey-blue. Iris is yellow and a yellow line runs from below eye to above axil. Several similar species and this one is best distinguished by the black spot on the caudal fin base (Ref. 48636). |
| Adults are found solitary or in small groups in coastal lagoon and sheltered coral reef habitats 2-30 m deep (Ref. 48636, 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). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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