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Entomacrodus epalzeocheilos (Bleeker, 1859) Fringelip rockskipper |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae | |||
| Max. size: | 11 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 3 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-Pacific. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 13-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-16; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 15-17. Dusky bands on body and upper lip; pale area behind eye followed by an irregular dark mark (Ref. 4404). | |||
| Biology: | Adults inhabit reef flats exposed to waves and intertidal shores (Ref. 90102). 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: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 March 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||