| Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae |
| 2.39 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; marine |
| Western Indian Ocean: Mauritius and Oman. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18-20; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 20-22. Anal fin of females with alternating dark and pale bands; anal fin of males with a broad, somewhat evenly dusky, marginal stripe. Presence of a supraorbital tentacle; with or without a nuchal cirrus; absence of canine tooth on posterior of lower jaw; brownish or reddish brown coloration lost after preservation (Ref. 27664). |
| 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). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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Museum: USNM 340948 and 340401 (Ref. 27664). |
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