| Family: |
Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae |
| Max. size: |
4 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: known only from Delagoa Bay, Mozambique. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 11-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-16; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 17-18. Body dusky with about 5 dusky broken bands; underside of head with 2 faint dusky bands; pectorals faintly dusky; anterior part of dorsal fin with dark spot or spots. |
| Biology: |
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: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 27 March 2009 (D2) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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