Scartella springeri (Bauchot, 1967)
photo by Brown,J./EMD, St Helena Government

Family:  Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae
Max. size:  8.17 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Atlantic: Endemic to St. Helena.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Adults are common in rock pools (Ref. 5288). 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: 23 March 2011 (D2) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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