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Aidablennius sphynx (Valenciennes, 1836) |
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photo by
Patzner, R. |
| Family: | Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae | |||
| Max. size: | 8 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: Morocco. Also known from the Mediterranean and Black Sea. | |||
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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) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||