| Family: |
Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae |
| Max. size: |
4.5 cm TL (male/unsexed); 2.7 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 15 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: known only from the Philippines and the adjacent northeast Borneo (Sabah), Malaysia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Very similar to Ecsenius cf bandanus, but readily identified by the double black spots on the abdominal region (Ref. 48636). |
| Biology: |
Adults occur on reef crests and slopes with rich coral growth to a depth of about 15 m (Ref. 48636). Often solitary and around sponges and tunicates (Ref. 90102). 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: 24 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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