| Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae |
| 8 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 3 m |
| Pacific Ocean: Mariana and Caroline Islands to the Line and Pitcairn Islands, south to Rapa; throughout Micronesia. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 13-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-16; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 16-17 |
| Adults are found in the intertidal zone of rocky shores, benches, and wave-swept seaward reefs (Ref. 9710). 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: 27 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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