Reef margin blenny (Entomacrodus striatus)

Scientific name: Entomacrodus striatus Valenciennes, 1836

The Reef margin blenny (Entomacrodus striatus) is a marine fish of the family Blenniidae.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 12 - 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14-16; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 15 - 18. Small dark spots on body; upper lip uniformly dusky or with scattered spots; pale area behind eye followed by an irregular dark mark.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Entomacrodus striatus
Family: Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 11.0
Environment: Marine; reef-associated
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Indo-Pacific: East Africa to the Line and Ducie islands, north to the Ryukyu, Bonin, and Marcus islands (reported farther north to Wakayama Prefecture in Japan, ), south to Lord Howe and Rapa islands.
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.)