Entomacrodus rofeni Springer, 1967 Rofen's rockskipper |
photo by
Randall, J.E. |
Family: | Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae | |||
Max. size: | 8 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | pelagic-neritic; marine | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Tuamoto Islands, French Polynesia. | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 13-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-17; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 17-18. One cirrus on each side of nape; 5-8 cirri on supraorbital tentacle; completely crenulate upper lip margin; body coloration white with fine flecks on dorsal area of small, dull orange blotches; along sides of body is a series of 7 faint gray blotches with somewhat orange and blackish dots; fine reticular pattern of dull orange on head. Dorsal spines XIII, 16-17 (typically 16); anal rays typically 18; lateral line terminating below 10th and 11th dorsal spine; gill rakers 16-19 (Ref. 54980). | |||
Biology: | Adults are found along exposed rocky shores (Ref. 54980). 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: 27 March 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |