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Praealticus margaritarius (Snyder, 1908) |
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photo by
National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium, Taiwan |
| Family: | Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae | |||
| Max. size: | 10 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Northwest Pacific: Japan. | |||
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| Biology: | Adults are found in rocky shore areas, exposed to surges (Ref. 559). 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: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 05 March 2024 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||