Family: |
Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae |
Max. size: |
10 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
reef-associated; marine |
Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: Bermuda, Bahamas and Florida in USA (including northwestern panhandle). |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Adults inhabit rocky bottom and coral rubble. 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)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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