Alticus monochrus Bleeker, 1869
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 Family:  Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae
 Max. size:  10 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  demersal
 Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Madagascar and RĂ©union.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Marine species occasionally found in the mouths of rivers. The actual occurrence of this euryhaline species in freshwater is uncertain (Ref. 4342). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Eggs are demersal and adhesive (Ref. 205), and are attached to the substrate via a filamentous, adhesive pad or pedestal (Ref. 94114). Larvae are planktonic, often found in shallow, coastal waters (Ref. 94114).
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Sa-a, Pascualita - 04.05.94
 Modified by: Luna, Susan M. - 21.01.14
 Checked by: Williams, Jeffrey T. - 05.10.95

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