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Parablennius lodosus (Smith, 1959) Mud blenny |
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SFSA |
| Family: | Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae | |||
| Max. size: | 4 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: known only from Delagoa Bay, Mozambique. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 11-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-16; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 17-18. Body dusky with about 5 dusky broken bands; underside of head with 2 faint dusky bands; pectorals faintly dusky; anterior part of dorsal fin with dark spot or spots. | |||
| 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: 27 March 2009 (D2) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||