| Family: |
Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae |
| Max. size: |
8.9 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine |
| Distribution: |
Southwest Atlantic: Paraíba, Brazil (Ref. 57756) to Uruguay (Ref. 35204) and Argentina (Ref. 86332). Northeast Atlantic: Azores (Ref. 35204). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Adults feed primarily on amphipods and isopods (Ref. 9062). 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: 22 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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