Rhabdoblennius nigropunctatus Bath, 2004

Family:  Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae
Max. size:  6.1 cm TL (male/unsexed); 6.23 cm TL (female)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 1 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: Fiji and Tonga.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18-20; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 20-22. This species is distinct with the following characters: (18-)19-20 segmented dorsal fin rays; 20-21(-22) segmented anal fin rays; 3 segmented pelvic; simple supraorbital tentacle, fusiform; head and anterior half of body with round black spots of varying sizes; upper lip and anterior head with variable black spots or stripes (Ref. 76835).
Biology:  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: 28 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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