Parablennius lodosus (Smith, 1959)
Mud blenny
photo by SFSA

Family:  Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae
Max. size:  4 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: known only from Delagoa Bay, Mozambique.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 11-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-16; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 17-18. Body dusky with about 5 dusky broken bands; underside of head with 2 faint dusky bands; pectorals faintly dusky; anterior part of dorsal fin with dark spot or spots.
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: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 27 March 2009 (D2) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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