|
Entomacrodus chapmani Springer, 1967 Chapman's blenny |
|
|
photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae | |||
| Max. size: | 3.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Pacific: Easter I. (Ref. 9068) and Desventuradas Is. (Ref. 89504). | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | 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: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 25 March 2009 (D2) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||