Entomacrodus chiostictus
Entomacrodus chiostictus (Jordan & Gilbert, 1882)
Rock blenny
Entomacrodus chiostictus
photo by Allen, G.R.

Family:  Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae
Max. size:  7.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of California to Panama, including offshore islands such as Tres Marias, Revillagigedo, Clipperton, and Cocos.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Adults inhabit shallow, weed-covered rocky reefs, including tide pools (Ref. 11482). 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: 25 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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