Aspidontus dussumieri (Valenciennes, 1836)

Lance blenny

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Blenniidae
Synonyms	Blennechis dussumieri, Aspidontus wamiziensis, Petroscirtes fluctuans, ... more
Common names	Dussumier's blenny, 丝尾盾齿鳚, Kurosujiginpo, ... more

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Main reference

Myers, R.F. 1991. (Ref. 1602)
Other references | Biblio | Coordinator : Williams, Jeffrey T. | Collaborators

Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 12.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 9710)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine

Climate / Range

Tropical; 32°N - 32°S

Indo-Pacific: Red Sea south to Knysna, South Africa (Ref. 4404) and east to Tuamoto Islands, north to southern Japan, south to northern New South Wales; Palau to eastern Caroline Islands, Marshall Islands in Micronesia.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 9 - 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 28 - 34; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 25 - 30. A. dussumieri differs from the A. taeniatus taeniatus by having a nearly terminal mouth and different color pattern, sometimes with elongate ocellus in front of dorsal fin (Ref. 37816). Indonesian populations have long yellow filaments on caudal fin. Recognized by the slender body and single dark mid-lateral stripe from the tip of the snout to the caudal fin (Ref. 48636).

Common in coral reefs and rocky areas (Ref. 559, 637). Feed on algae and detritus. Generally a shy species that quickly retreats to its hiding holes, usually empty tube-worm homes, retreating backwards (Ref. 48636). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Eggs are demersal and adhesive (Ref. 205).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Aquarium: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (23 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Capuli, Estelita Emily

Modified by Luna, Susan M.

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