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Microlipophrys dalmatinus (Steindachner & Kolombatović, 1883) |
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photo by
Wirtz, P. |
| Family: | Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae | |||
| Max. size: | 5.8 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 2 m | |||
| Distribution: | Northeast Atlantic: off Portugal; also in the Mediterranean Sea. | |||
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| Biology: | Adults occur on filamentous algae-covered rocky terraces; occasionally in brackish water (Ref. 5981). Predominantly active during sunlight; otherwise found in piddock holes or barnacle shells (Ref. 5981). They feed on benthic meiofauna, especially harpacticoids; also algae (Ref. 5981). 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: 10 March 2014 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||