Istiblennius pox Springer & Williams, 1994
Scarface rockskipper
photo by Randall, J.E.

Family:  Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae
Max. size:  13 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: southern Red Sea to the Persian Gulf and Pakistan.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 13-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20-23; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 22-24
Biology:  Inshore species that may be found out of the water at night on rocks. 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: 27 March 2010 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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