| Family: |
Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Blenniinae |
| Max. size: |
7.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; brackish; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: eastern Australia, from the Gulf of Carpentaria to Spencer Gulf, South Australia, excluding Tasmania. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Common in shallow estuarine waters. Adults occur in pairs in dead oyster shells. 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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