| Family: |
Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae |
| Max. size: |
8 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 5 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 14-15; Dorsal soft rays (total): 22-23; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 27-28. Description: Dorsal fin XIV-XV, 22-24 (usually XV,23); anal fin II, 27-28; pectoral rays 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 7-8 in SL. Overall greyish lavender, ventrally white, with dark-bordered white irregular vertical bars; curved stripe black behind eye; occipital crest spots also black; dorsal fin anterior margin orange red; anal and caudal fins with submarginal band, black (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Intertidal, found in rocky shores (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)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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