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)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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