| Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Blenniinae |
| 10 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; marine |
| Western Indian Ocean: East Africa, Comoro Islands and Madagascar. Reported as likely at Seychelles (Ref. 1623) but Randall and van Egmond 1994 (Ref. 10685) believe otherwise. |
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| Adults inhabit coral reefs in areas with poor to moderate coral growth; often over coral rubble (Ref. 9710). 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: 28 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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Reported from Mafia Island Marine Park (Ref. 51015). Photo by J.E. Randall available in FishBase (Ref. 28618). |
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