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Entomacrodus textilis (Valenciennes, 1836) Textile blenny |
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photo by
Wirtz, P. |
| Family: | Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae | |||
| Max. size: | 6 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 1 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: known only from Ascension and St. Helena. | |||
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| Biology: | Common on rocks and in rock pools to a depth of about 0.5 m, only found near the surface in deep rock-pools. They appear to favor areas subjected to surf. Feed mainly on algae (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: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 October 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||