Family: |
Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range - 30 m |
Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea; Saudi Arabia, and Egypt (Ref. 57563). |
Diagnosis: |
Its subspecies Lophalticus kirkii magnusi is morphologically different from its nominal subspecies in having a rounded dorsal flap over the neck (vs. triangular and pointed) (Ref. 57563). |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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