Hypsoblennius caulopus (Gilbert, 1898)
Tidepool blenny
Hypsoblennius caulopus
photo by Allen, G.R.

 Family:  Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae
 Max. size:  9 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  reef-associated
 Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: Nicaragua to Peru.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Adults inhabit shallow, weed-covered rocky reefs, including tide pools. 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: Data deficient  (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 03.03.98
 Modified by: Luna, Susan M. - 05.02.14

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