Entomacrodus textilis (Valenciennes, 1836)
Textile blenny
Entomacrodus textilis
photo by Wirtz, P.

Family:  Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae
Max. size:  6 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 1 m
Distribution:  Eastern Atlantic: known only from Ascension and St. Helena.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Common on rocks and in rock pools to a depth of about 0.5 m, only found near the surface in deep rock-pools. They appear to favor areas subjected to surf. Feed mainly on algae (Ref. 5288). 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: 18 October 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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