Family: |
Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Blenniinae |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
demersal; marine |
Distribution: |
Eastern Central Atlantic: Cape Verde to Moçamedes, Angola. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Known only from one specimen but probably a shallow water species (Peter Wirtz, pers. comm. 05/05). Similar to its congeners, this species is 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: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 24 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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