| Family: |
Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae |
| Max. size: |
4.3 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 6 m |
| Distribution: |
Mediterranean Sea. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Adults occur in caves and other dimly lit biotopes. Active during daytime. They feed mainly on small sessile invertebrates and algae, to a lesser extent on harpacticoids (Ref. 5981). 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: 10 March 2014 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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