Queensland combtooth blenny
📖 Overview
Adults are found on coastal reefs . Oviparous. Eggs are demersal and adhesive , and are attached to the substrate via a filamentous, adhesive pad or pedestal . Larvae are planktonic, often found in shallow, coastal waters .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 11 - 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 16; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 16 - 18. Dorsal fin XI-XII (typically XII), 14-16 (typically 15). Anal fin II,16-18 (typically 17). Pectoral fin 12 or 13 (rarely 12). Segmented caudal-fin rays 13. Vertebrae 10 or 11 (rarely 11) + 21-24 (rarely 21, usually 23) = 31-34. Dentary incisor teeth which includes anterior canine teeth very similar in appearance from incisors, 45-53; posterior dentary canines (specimens at least 25 mm SL) 3-8 on each side (rarely 3). Lateral line lacking pairs of pores, terminating posteriorly at point between verticals from dorsal-fin spines 9 and 11 (rarely surpassing vertical from 9). With cirrus on posterior rim of anterior nostril; absent on anterior rim.: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Queensland combtooth blenny is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Many-toothed Blenny · manytoothed blenny · Queensland Blenny · Queensland Combtooth Blenny |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Queensland combtooth blenny.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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