Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae |
14 cm TL (male/unsexed); 9.7 cm SL (female) |
demersal; marine |
Western Indian Ocean: Pakistan and the Gulf of Oman to Natal, South Africa and Madagascar. Recently reported from Reunion (Ref. 53568). |
Dorsal spines (total): 13-14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-19; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 17-19 |
Adults occur along exposed rocky shores (Ref. 9962). 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). |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 27 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
Museum: Gulf of Oman, Muscat, BMNH 1888.12.29.150-153. S of Sidab, BPBM 21353; USNM 217331 (Ref. 9962). |
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