| Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae |
| 5.63 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 53 m |
| Southwest Atlantic: endemic to the region. |
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| On several occasions, this species was observed being aggressive towards other Blenniidae species and fighting with them for shelter (Ref. 80496). 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). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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Reported from Pernambuco south to Espirito Santo, including Manuel Luiz Reefs, Atol das Rocas, Fernando de Noronha, and Trindade Island (Ref. 57756). |
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