| Family: |
Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae |
| Max. size: |
5 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; freshwater; brackish; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: known only from the Gulf of Aqaba and the Red Sea. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18-19; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 20-21. This species has several dark crossbars on the tail an a yellow to spotted and black breast. |
| Biology: |
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: 23 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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