| Family: |
Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Blenniinae |
| Max. size: |
4.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 4 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: Madagascar to Samoa, north to the Ryukyu Islands, south to the southern Great Barrier Reef. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 11-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18-20; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 20-23. Black with white specks (Ref. 37816). |
| Biology: |
Adults occur in the intertidal zone, where they hide beneath rocks (Ref. 637 and 559). 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)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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