Brown coral blenny (Atrosalarias holomelas)

Scientific name: Atrosalarias holomelas G?nther, 1872

The Brown coral blenny (Atrosalarias holomelas) is a marine fish of the family Blenniidae. Native range: Western Central Pacific, southern portion.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 19-21; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 18 - 20; Vertebrae: 33 - 34. Juveniles uniformly yellowish, adults dark brown to black.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Atrosalarias holomelas
Family: Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 14.5
Environment: Marine; reef-associated
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Western Central Pacific: southern portion.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)