| Family: |
Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae |
| Max. size: |
6 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 1 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: known only from Ascension and St. Helena. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Common on rocks and in rock pools to a depth of about 0.5 m, only found near the surface in deep rock-pools. They appear to favor areas subjected to surf. Feed mainly on algae (Ref. 5288). 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: 18 October 2007 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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