Salarias sexfilum Günther, 1861
Spalding's blenny

Family:  Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae
Max. size: 
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine
Distribution:  Western Central Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
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: 27 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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