| Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae |
| 8 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
|
pelagic-neritic |
| Eastern Central Pacific: Tuamoto Islands, French Polynesia. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 13-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-17; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 17-18. One cirrus on each side of nape; 5-8 cirri on supraorbital tentacle; completely crenulate upper lip margin; body coloration white with fine flecks on dorsal area of small, dull orange blotches; along sides of body is a series of 7 faint gray blotches with somewhat orange and blackish dots; fine reticular pattern of dull orange on head. Dorsal spines XIII, 16-17 (typically 16); anal rays typically 18; lateral line terminating below 10th and 11th dorsal spine; gill rakers 16-19 (Ref. 54980). |
| Adults are found along exposed rocky shores (Ref. 54980). 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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(Ref. 96402)
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| harmless |
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