Entomacrodus vomerinus (Valenciennes, 1836)
photo by Liana F. Mendes

Family:  Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae
Max. size:  7.9 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Southwest Atlantic: Brazil, including Fernando de Noronha and St. Paul's Rocks (Ref. 13121).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Adults are found in rock pools and sheltered areas in the intertidal (Ref. 13121). 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: 22 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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