Entomacrodus epalzeocheilos (Bleeker, 1859)
Fringelip rockskipper
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae
Max. size:  11 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 3 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 13-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-16; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 15-17. Dusky bands on body and upper lip; pale area behind eye followed by an irregular dark mark (Ref. 4404).
Biology:  Adults inhabit reef flats exposed to waves and intertidal shores (Ref. 90102). 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: 25 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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