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Alticus montanoi (Sauvage, 1880) Montano's Rockskipper |
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photo by
Williams, J.T. |
| Family: | Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae | |||
| Max. size: | 10 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: South China Sea. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 14-14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21-23; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 24-27. Description: Dorsal fin XIV, 12-23; anal fin II,24-27; pectoral rays 14-15; pelvic fin I,4; numerous movable jaw teeth; crenulated lips margin; lower lip without fleshy disc; males occipital crest fleshy and well-developed. Body elongate; depth at anal fin origin 9-10 in SL. Overall grey; vertical bars on body 12, dark and diffuse; dorsal spots saddle 12 white; eye bar white with dark margin; anal fin with broad yellow stripe on base (Ref. 90102). | |||
| Biology: | Found in intertidal zone rocky shorelines (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: 23 March 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||