| Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Blenniinae |
| 8.3 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 12 m |
| Western Central Pacific. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 4-4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 27-27; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 17-17. Lunate caudal fin with elongated lobes; body coloration bluish gray, shading to white posteriorly and unto middle base of caudal fin; thin bluish gray margin and broad, black submarginal band on dorsal fin; anal fin black; caudal fin lobes black with membrane between transparent with pale bluish gray rays. Segmented caudal rays 11; lateral line present (Ref. 54980). |
| 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). Minimum depth from Ref. 58018. |
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Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 28 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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