| Family: |
Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae |
| Max. size: |
8 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 2 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: Morocco. Also known from the Mediterranean and Black Sea. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found in very shallow, rocky, littoral zone, exposed to sunlight and surf; on horizontal, algae-covered terraces. Feed on benthic invertebrates and algae (Ref. 5981). Oviparous. Eggs are demersal and adhesive (Ref. 205), and are attached to the substrate via a filamentous, adhesive pad or pedestal (Ref. 94114). Males guard eggs in burrows (Ref. 5981). Larvae are planktonic, often found in shallow, coastal waters (Ref. 94114). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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