Antennablennius simonyi (Steindachner, 1902)
Simony's blenny
Antennablennius simonyi
photo by Randall, J.E.

 Family:  Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae
 Max. size:  5.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  demersal
 Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Gulf of Aden to the Persian Gulf.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18-20; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 19-21
 Biology:  Found inshore, on rocky bottom. 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:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 20.02.98
 Modified by: Reyes, Rodolfo B. - 27.02.14

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