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Istiblennius pox Springer & Williams, 1994 Scarface rockskipper |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae | |||
| Max. size: | 13 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: southern Red Sea to the Persian Gulf and Pakistan. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 13-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20-23; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 22-24 | |||
| Biology: | Inshore species that may be found out of the water at night on rocks. 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 2010 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||