Chalaroderma capito (Valenciennes, 1836)
Looseskin blenny
Chalaroderma capito
photo by SFSA

Family:  Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae
Max. size:  20 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Southeast Atlantic: known only from Saldanha Bay to East London in South Africa.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 12-14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17-21; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 21-23. Body with 5 irregular bands that extend to the dorsal fin; large specimens irregularly banded and mottled (Ref. 4404).
Biology:  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: 24 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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