Niue Combtooth Blenny
📖 Overview
Adults occur in coral 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): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 14; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 15 - 16. Six vertical pairs of dark spots on body posterior to a vertical from the base of the first segmented dorsal fin ray; the posteriormost pair of dark spots posteriorly elongated and attenuating onto the base of the caudal fin .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Niue Combtooth Blenny is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Niue Combtooth Blenny is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 5 - 13 m . Tropical Central Pacific: Niue Island.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Niue Combtooth Blenny |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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