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Praealticus labrovittatus Bath, 1992 Crenulate-lipped rockskipper |
| Family: | Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae | |||
| Max. size: | 4.2 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Moluccas to Samoa, north to southern Japan. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 13-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-19; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 18-20 | |||
| Biology: | Adults are found along semi-exposed rocky shorelines (Ref. 37816). 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: 27 March 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||