Antennablennius bifilum (Günther, 1861)
Horned rockskipper
Antennablennius bifilum
photo by Wirtz, P.

 Family:  Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae
 Max. size:  7.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  demersal; depth range 18 - 37 m
 Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Persian Gulf to Port Alfred, South Africa.
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 11-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17-20; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 17-21. Body with about 7 dark bands and numerous dark-margined pale spots (Ref. 4404).
 Biology:  Oviparous. 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 - 15.05.93
 Modified by: Reyes, Rodolfo B. - 27.02.14

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