| Family: |
Pholidichthyidae (Convict blenny) |
| Max. size: |
34 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 30 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: Philippines south to the Solomon Islands. Absent from Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 72-79; Anal soft rays: 54-62 |
| Biology: |
Inhabits shallow lagoon and coastal reefs (Ref. 9710, 48635). Forms schools that are often found under ledges or around coral heads (Ref. 9710). Swim in tight formation to look like a single large body (Ref. 48635). Juveniles resemble the venomous striped catfish Plotosus lineatus. Adults live secretively in reefs and have a barred or spotted color pattern (Ref. 48635). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 August 2023 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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