| Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae |
| 5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine |
| Western Atlantic: southern Florida in USA and Bahamas to northern South America. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-13; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 14-15 |
| Adults occur in rocky areas along quiet shores, usually in less than 3 m depth. They feed on polychaete worms, crustaceans and filamentous algae (Ref. 5521). 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: 18 October 2007 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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