| Family: |
Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae |
| Max. size: |
4.02 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 3 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Natal, South Africa and the islands of Mauritius and Comoros. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 12-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17-18; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 20-21. Pale with dusky margins on head and body; body sometimes with dusky bands; dark spot between 1st 2 dorsal spines (Ref. 4404). |
| Biology: |
Found in tidepools and rocky surge areas (Ref. 90102). 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 |
| Country info: |
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