Blennie à Taches Rouges

Distinctive coloration of the head (Ref. 48636).

Distinct pairing (Ref. 205).

Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20 - 21; Analspines: 2; Analsoft rays: 21 - 22

Adults inhabit clear coastal reef flats, often in exposed habitats, common in outer intertidal reef flats and surge-swept seaward reef; usually where algal growth is prolific (Ref. 48636). They enter small holes, with just its head protruding. They feed on algae and associated detritus and small invertebrates. 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). Minimum depth of 0 m reported from Ref. 90102.

fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial