| Family: |
Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Blenniinae |
| Max. size: |
6.35 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 15 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: Hawaiian Islands. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 11-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 23-26; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 20-21 |
| Biology: |
Adults are benthic or benthopelagic in or over coral (Ref. 58302). Common from the shallow waters to about 15 m. 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)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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