Praealticus poptae (Fowler, 1925)
Marianas rockskipper

Family:  Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae
Max. size:  4.7 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine
Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: Mariana Islands.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 13-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17-19; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 17-20
Biology:  Adults inhabit the intertidal zone of rocky shorelines (Ref. 37816). 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)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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