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Hypsoblennius caulopus (Gilbert, 1898) Tidepool blenny |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae | |||
| Max. size: | 9 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Nicaragua to Peru. | |||
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| Biology: | Adults inhabit shallow, weed-covered rocky reefs, including tide pools. 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: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||