| Family: |
Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Blenniinae |
| Max. size: |
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10 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: Fiji. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 4-5; Dorsal soft rays (total): 25-28; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 16-18. Lunate caudal fin with elongated lobes in large adults; body coloration bright yellow, head somewhat greenish dorsally; dorsal fin with faint greenish stripe; axil of pectoral fin with dark spot; caudal fin transparent at centroposterior area with translucent dusky rays. Doral rays IV-V (rarely V), 25-28 but typically 27; segmented caudal rays 11-12 (typically 11); with lateral line (Ref. 54980). |
| Biology: |
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: 28 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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