| Family: |
Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Blenniinae |
| Max. size: |
2.78 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 60 - 65 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: Solomon Is. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 4-4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 25-25; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 13-13. This species is distinguished by the following characters: a major portion of dentary gland dorsally positioned and held in place laterally by a dorsolateral flange of dentary; D IV,25; A II,13. Colouration: a single, dark, mid-lateral stripe extending from tip of snout and behind eye, slightly onto dorsal part of pectoral-fin base, and terminating at base of caudal fin, color immediately above and below mid-lateral stripe white when alive; dorsal-fin base with a dark stripe beginning below fourth spine, extending to about half of dorsal-fin height at middle of fin, tapering strongly at caudal peduncle; dorsal fin with a proximal black stripe bordered by a white stripe, and a submarginal dark stripe widest on the spinous dorsal fin and tapering posteriorly to about third of fin; anal and caudal fins are pale and unmarked (Ref. 123060). |
| Biology: |
Known from deep-reef habitat (Ref. 123060). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 05 March 2024 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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