Microlipophrys adriaticus (Steindachner & Kolombatovic 1883)

Oviparous, distinct pairing (Ref. 205). Several females spawn at hole guarded by a resident male. Males guard the eggs (Ref. 5981).

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). Omnivore that feeds on small invertebrates, especially crustaceans, detritus and algae (Ref. 101253).

The Adriatic blenny, Microlipophrys adriaticus, is a species of combtooth blenny widespread in the Mediterranean Sea, the Adriatic Sea and the Aegean Sea, also known from the Sea of Marmara and the Black Sea. This species grows to a length of 4 centimetres (1.6 in) TL.