Salarias ceramensis Bleeker, 1852

Seram blenny

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Blenniidae
Synonyms	... more
Common names	Ceram blenny, Anay-anay, 塞兰岛凤鳚, ... more

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Main reference

Rau, N. and A. Rau. 1980. (Ref. 393)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 15.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 393)

Environment

Demersal; marine; depth range ? - 10 m (Ref. 48636)

Climate / Range

Tropical

Western Central Pacific: Philippines, Indonesia (Ref. 393) and Papua New Guinea (Ref. 6192) also reported from Heron Island (Brian Mayes, pers. comm., brian@mayescai.freeserve.co.uk).
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Short description

Series of dark blotches along the body. The most darkened chest and belly distinguishes this species from the similar Salarias fasciatus. In addition, S. ceramensis has 15 pectoral fin rays, S. fasciatus only has 14 (Ref. 48636).

Occurs in sheltered bays and lagoons, often silty habitat, amongst mixed algae and coral rubble to about 10 m depth (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
Fisheries: minor commercial; 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 to moderate vulnerability (26 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Capuli, Estelita Emily

Modified by Kesner-Reyes, Kathleen

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