| Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae |
| 1.54 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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pelagic-neritic; marine |
| Eastern Central Pacific: Tuamotu Archipelago. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 11-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17-18; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 19-19. This species is distinguished by the following characters: no scales; 2 bones in the circumorbital ring, cirri on head numerous and complex; dorsal fin with more rays than spines; interopercle not extending posteriorly beyond its connection with the epihyal; ascending wing of the parasphenoid reaching the frontal; free dorsal margin to the upper lip; teeth restricted to a single series in each jaw, absent in vomer and palatines (Ref. 86957). |
| 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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Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 27 March 2009 (D2) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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