Family: |
Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae |
Max. size: |
7 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 12 m |
Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Indonesia. |
Diagnosis: |
Very similar to Ecsenius trilineatus in having white spots and thin dark lines. In E. schroederi there are two mid-lateral close together with a series of white spots between them (Ref. 48636). |
Biology: |
Adults occur solitary on sheltered reefs with rich coral growth (Ref. 48636, 90102). 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 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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