| Family: |
Chaenopsidae (Pike-, tube- and flagblennies) |
| Max. size: |
7 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine |
| Distribution: |
Northwest Pacific: Japan. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits exposed rocky reefs just below the low-water mark. Nests in empty shells of Balanus tintinnubulum volcano. Feeds on algae (Ref. 9137). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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