| Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae |
| 7 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 3 m |
| Pacific Ocean: the Solomons to American Samoa. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18-19; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 19-21 |
| Adults inhabit reef flats, benches, and rocky shorelines exposed to strong wave action (Ref. 37816). They occur solitary or in groups (Ref. 90102). 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). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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Occurrence outside distributional range (Ref. 76835), needs further confirmation. Reported in Ref. 1602, 37816. |
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