Atrosalarias holomelas (Günther, 1872)
Brown coral blenny
Atrosalarias holomelas
photo by Suzuki, T.

Family:  Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae
Max. size:  14.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 20 m
Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: southern portion.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 19-21; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 18-20; Vertebrae: 33-34. Juveniles uniformly yellowish (Ref. 1602), adults dark brown to black (Ref. 37816).
Biology:  Lives among branches of live and dead corals of sheltered shallow reefs (Ref. 2334). 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: 01 April 2012 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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