Istiblennius spilotus Springer & Williams, 1994
Spotted rockskipper
Istiblennius spilotus
photo by Randall, J.E.

 Family:  Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae
 Max. size:  14 cm TL (male/unsexed); 9.7 cm SL (female)
 Environment:  demersal
 Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Pakistan and the Gulf of Oman to Natal, South Africa and Madagascar. Recently reported from Reunion (Ref. 53568).
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 13-14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 16-19; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 17-19
 Biology:  Adults occur along exposed rocky shores (Ref. 9962). 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: Garilao, Cristina V. - 22.05.97
 Modified by: Luna, Susan M. - 05.02.14

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