Stanulus seychellensis Smith, 1959 Seychelle's blenny |
photo by
Randall, J.E. |
Family: | Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae | |||
Max. size: | 4 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 8 m | |||
Distribution: | Indo-Pacific: Seychelles, Mauritius and RĂ©union (Ref. 33390) to the Tuamoto Islands, north to southern Taiwan, south to the southern Great Barrier Reef. | |||
Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9-11; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 10-12 | |||
Biology: | Adults inhabit surge areas of exposed outer reef flats and seaward reefs. 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 | |||
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