Hypleurochilus springeri Randall, 1966
Orangespotted blenny
Hypleurochilus springeri
photo by Wirtz, P.

Family:  Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae
Max. size:  5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine
Distribution:  Western Atlantic: southern Florida in USA and Bahamas to northern South America.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-13; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 14-15
Biology:  Adults occur in rocky areas along quiet shores, usually in less than 3 m depth. They feed on polychaete worms, crustaceans and filamentous algae (Ref. 5521). 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: 18 October 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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