| Family: |
Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Blenniinae |
| Max. size: |
3.5 cm SL (male/unsexed); 2.94 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 10 - 17 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Pacific: Indonesia. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 19-19; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 19-19; Vertebrae: 35-35. This species is distinguished from A. leptus by the following characters: D X (vs. IX); vertebrae 12 + 23 (vs. 13 + 19); mid-dorsal supratemporal pores 2 (vs. 1); males with a conspicuous blue ocellus between dorsal-fin spines, absent in females (Ref. 117352). |
| Biology: |
Occurs on sandy bottom; sticks halfway out of holes and when spooked, disappears down into its hole (Ref. 117352). Caught by hand net or clove oil (Ref. 117352). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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