| Family: |
Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Blenniinae |
| Max. size: |
5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 2 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: Tanzania and Mozambique to New Guinea, north to the Ryukyu Islands (Ref. 43239). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 12-14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17-20; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 21-23. Irregular bands on body. Males with spot and stripes in middles of soft dorsal fin (Ref. 4404). |
| Biology: |
Adults inhabit rocky reefs with oysters, and often found in estuaries (Ref. 90102). 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)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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