Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae |
4 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 8 m |
Indo-Pacific: Seychelles, Mauritius and RĂ©union (Ref. 33390) to the Tuamoto Islands, north to southern Taiwan, south to the southern Great Barrier Reef. |
Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-11; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 10-12 |
Adults inhabit surge areas of exposed outer reef flats and seaward reefs. 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). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
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