Lepidoblennius marmoratus (Macleay, 1878)
Western jumping blenny
Lepidoblennius marmoratus
photo by Kuiter, R.H.

Family:  Tripterygiidae (Triplefin blennies), subfamily: Tripterygiinae
Max. size:  11.45 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine; depth range 0 - 3 m
Distribution:  Eastern Indian Ocean: Western and South Australia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Adults are found in intertidal and subtidal areas on exposed rocks covered with algae (Ref. 13227).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 06 May 2010 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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