Hypsoblennius striatus
Hypsoblennius striatus (Steindachner, 1876)
Striated blenny
photo by Allen, G.R.


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Family:  Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae
Max. size:  8 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Costa Rica and Panama.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Adults inhabit shallow reefs and tide pools. 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: Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 23 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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