| Family: |
Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae |
| Max. size: |
15 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 7 years |
| Environment: |
demersal; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 25 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: Monterey Bay, California, USA to Bahia Magdalena (Baja California Sur, Mexico) and the Gulf of California. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Adults are found in intertidal shallows (Ref. 11482). Territorial (Ref. 37955). They feed on small benthic invertebrates and algae (Ref. 37955). Demersal spawners in nearshore habitats (Ref. 56049). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Eggs are demersal and adhesive (Ref. 205), and are attached to the walls of the parent's shelter. Eggs are brooded by the male parent (Ref. 56053). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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