| Family: |
Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Blenniinae |
| Max. size: |
5.1 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 17 - 30 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: Rio d'Oro (Mauritania/Morocco). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-17 |
| Biology: |
Depth range of 17 - 30 meters given by Peter Wirtz (pers. comm. 05/05). 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: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 24 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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