Ecsenius bimaculatus Springer, 1971
Twinspot coralblenny
Ecsenius bimaculatus
photo by Wehner, C.

 Family:  Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae
 Max. size:  4.5 cm TL (male/unsexed); 2.7 cm SL (female)
 Environment:  reef-associated; depth range 1 - 15 m
 Distribution:  Western Pacific: known only from the Philippines and the adjacent northeast Borneo (Sabah), Malaysia.
 Diagnosis:  Very similar to Ecsenius cf bandanus, but readily identified by the double black spots on the abdominal region (Ref. 48636).
 Biology:  Adults occur on reef crests and slopes with rich coral growth to a depth of about 15 m (Ref. 48636). Often solitary and around sponges and tunicates (Ref. 90102). 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
 Country info:  Museum: NE of Bolinao, channel of Santiago Is., AMS I.21903-025, I.21915. Bolinao, USNM 225054. Sombrero Is., Batangas, AMS I.21915-036; USNM 255055. Siquijor Is., USNM 219317. Bararin, Cuyo Is., USNM 227401. Palawan, USNM 222135. Also Ref. 48636, 90102.

 Entered by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 19.03.93
 Modified by: Reyes, Rodolfo B. - 27.02.14

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