Ecsenius nalolo Smith, 1959
Nalolo
photo by Khalaf, M.A.

Family:  Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae
Max. size:  6.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: west of mid-Indian ocean ridge, north to Djetta, Saudi Arabia and south to Sodwana Bay, South Africa, and Cargados Carajos [=St. Brandon's Shoals].
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 11-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-15; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 14-17. Body dusky ground in color with pale spots, dusky stripes anteriorly, short stripe on pectoral base.
Biology:  Adults inhabit coral reefs (Ref. 9710). Are mesoplankton feeders (Ref. 94107). 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: 25 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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