| Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Blenniinae |
| 6 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 7 - 55 m |
| Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea and Gulf of Oman. |
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| Adults inhabit coral reefs. 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). They mimic Meiacanthus nigrolineatus (Ref. 9710). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 27 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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