Praealticus tanegasimae (Jordan & Starks, 1906)
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae
Max. size:  5.9 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Western Pacific: southern Japan, Taiwan, and Guam.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 13-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17-19; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 18-19. Nasal cirrus simple and supraorbital cirrus long, a little pinnate. Nuchal cirrus absent. Occipital crest in male, none in female. Some oblique lines distinct on cheek.
Biology:  Adults inhabit surge, rocky shore areas. Grow to less than 14 cm TL. 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 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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