Alloblennius anuchalis (Springer & Spreitzer, 1978)

Family:  Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae
Max. size:  2.39 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Mauritius and Oman.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18-20; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 20-22. Anal fin of females with alternating dark and pale bands; anal fin of males with a broad, somewhat evenly dusky, marginal stripe. Presence of a supraorbital tentacle; with or without a nuchal cirrus; absence of canine tooth on posterior of lower jaw; brownish or reddish brown coloration lost after preservation (Ref. 27664).
Biology:  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: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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