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Ophioblennius clippertonensis Springer, 1962 |
| Family: | Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae | |||
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| Environment: | reef-associated; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific Ocean: endemic to Clipperton Atoll. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal fin rays, 34-36 modally; anal fin rays, 26 modally; total number of nuchal cirri, 6-14 (Ref. 82814). | |||
| Biology: | 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: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 03 April 2012 (D2) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||