| Family: |
Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae |
| Max. size: |
11 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 12 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: Indonesia, New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Palau in Micronesia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17-19; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 17-20. Identified by the red spots over the back and sides towards the tail, and the large breast spot (Ref. 48636). |
| Biology: |
Adults are found solitary on coral outcrops (Ref. 90102). They inhabit shallow lagoon reefs, on algal covered rocks and rubble (Ref. 9710). Feed on algae growing at the coral bases. 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). Maximum depth reported by Ref. 48636. |
| 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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