| Family: |
Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae |
| Max. size: |
4 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 5 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: disjunct distribution; Seychelles and Maldives in the Indian Ocean; then from southern Japan and Taiwan to the Line and Tuamotu Archipelago. The valid subspecies Entomacrodus thalassinus longicirrus ranges from Gulf of Thailand to Hong Kong. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 13-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-15; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 15-17 |
| Biology: |
Adults are found along surge reef margins. 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: 27 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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