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Rhabdoblennius rhabdotrachelus (Fowler & Ball, 1924) Barchin blenny |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae | |||
| Max. size: | 4.1 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Pacific Ocean: Guam to Marquesas. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18-19; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 20-21 | |||
| Biology: | Adults occur in intertidal reef flats, benches, and rocky shorelines exposed to strong wave action. 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: 28 March 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||