Alticus montanoi (Sauvage, 1880)
Montano's Rockskipper
photo by Williams, J.T.

Family:  Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae
Max. size:  10 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Western Pacific: South China Sea.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 14-14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21-23; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 24-27. Description: Dorsal fin XIV, 12-23; anal fin II,24-27; pectoral rays 14-15; pelvic fin I,4; numerous movable jaw teeth; crenulated lips margin; lower lip without fleshy disc; males occipital crest fleshy and well-developed. Body elongate; depth at anal fin origin 9-10 in SL. Overall grey; vertical bars on body 12, dark and diffuse; dorsal spots saddle 12 white; eye bar white with dark margin; anal fin with broad yellow stripe on base (Ref. 90102).
Biology:  Found in intertidal zone rocky shorelines (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).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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