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Scartella springeri (Bauchot, 1967) |
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photo by
Brown,J./EMD, St Helena Government |
| Family: | Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae | |||
| Max. size: | 8.17 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: Endemic to St. Helena. | |||
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| Biology: | Adults are common in rock pools (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: 08 December 2024 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||