| Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae |
| 19 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 3 m |
| Pacific Ocean: Thailand to the Society Islands, north to Ryukyu Islands, south to New Caledonia and Tonga. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 13-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-17; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 17-19 |
| Adults inhabit exposed shallow reef flats in the intertidal zone (Ref. 90102). Also found in surge reef margins (Ref. 1602). 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). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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