Ophioblennius clippertonensis Springer, 1962

Family:  Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae
Max. size: 
Environment:  reef-associated; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific Ocean: endemic to Clipperton Atoll.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal fin rays, 34-36 modally; anal fin rays, 26 modally; total number of nuchal cirri, 6-14 (Ref. 82814).
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: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 03 April 2012 (D2) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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