| Family: |
Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Blenniinae |
| Max. size: |
3.52 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 6 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: Indonesia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 4-4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 23-25; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 12-14; Vertebrae: 31-32. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: dorsal-fin rays IV,23-25; anal-fin rays II,12-14; pectoral-fin rays 13; outer caudal rays of adult male elongated, 35.2-43.2% SL; inner caudal rays of both sexes relatively short and scarcely exerted beyond margin of interradial membranes, 20.8-23.4% SL; pelvic fins relatively short, 14.3-17.3 % SL in male and 12.2-12.9% SL in female; colour pattern consisting of three dark stripes on head and body with pale interspaces, uppermost interspace bright yellow in life; lowermost dark stripe terminating in one or more small, isolated dark spots or dash-like markings at caudal-fin base; fins plain translucent without markings except dorsal fin with broad dark, basal stripe and narrow dark, submarginal stripe; and maximum size generally under 40 mm SL (Ref. 138626). |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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