Seram blenny (Salarias ceramensis)

Scientific name: Salarias ceramensis Bleeker, 1852

The Seram blenny (Salarias ceramensis) is a marine fish of the family Blenniidae. Native range: Western Central Pacific, Philippines, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea also reported from Heron Island (Brian Mayes, pers. comm., brian@mayescai.freeserve.co.uk).

Biology

Series of dark blotches along the body. The most darkened chest and belly distinguishes this species from the similar Salarias fasciatus. In addition, S. ceramensis has 15 pectoral fin rays, S. fasciatus only has 14.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Salarias ceramensis
Family: Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 15.0
Depth range: 10 m (33 ft)
Environment: Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 10 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Western Central Pacific: Philippines, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea also reported from Heron Island (Brian Mayes, pers. comm., brian@mayescai.freeserve.co.uk).
Conservation status (IUCN): Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)