| Family: |
Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Blenniinae |
| Max. size: |
4 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 2 - 6 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: known only from central Oman. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 25-26; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 23-24 |
| Biology: |
Adults occur in rocky bottom. Seen under ledges swimming upside down (Ref. 11441). 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: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 27 March 2009 (D2) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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