| Family: |
Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae |
| Max. size: |
11 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine |
| Distribution: |
Northwest Pacific: Japan, Okinawa and Saipan. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-17; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 17-19; Vertebrae: 35-36 |
| Biology: |
Adults are found in rocky shorelines (Ref. 1602). 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: 27 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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