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Istiblennius flaviumbrinus (Rüppell, 1830) |
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photo by
Bogorodsky, S.V. |
| Family: | Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae | |||
| Max. size: | 9 cm SL (male/unsexed); 7.2 cm SL (female) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: restricted to the Red Sea. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 13-14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-17; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 16-17 | |||
| Biology: | 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 | |||