| Family: |
Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Blenniinae |
| Max. size: |
3.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 2 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: Papua New Guinea. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-16; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 18-19. Color in life unknown. Dorsal fin slightly notched between spinous and soft portions; pectoral rays usually 12;lacking lateral-line tubes; gill opening extending ventrally opposite level of pectoral rays 8-12; head cirri absent; body depth ca. 6.1 in SL. Maximum size at least 3.5 cm TL (Ref. 90102). |
| Biology: |
Adults inhabit mangroves (Ref. 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: 28 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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