| Family: |
Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae |
| Max. size: |
8.6 cm SL (male/unsexed); 9.3 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Gulf of Aqaba and Gulf of Suez to Sudan. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 12-14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20-23; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 20-23 |
| Biology: |
Adults are common in very shallow water (as shallow as 10 cm) on rocky shores (Ref. 9962). 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: 27 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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