Scartichthys variolatus
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Actinopterygii (Ray-finned Fishes)
Perciformes (Perciformes, Also Called the Acanthopteri)
Blenniidae (Combtooth Blennies)
Scartichthys
Scartichthys variolatus
Description
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Characters
Body shape: elongated. Dentary incisors 80-93; segmented dorsal-fin rays 18; pupil-size black spot on first and sometimes second interspinal membrane; and pupil-size white spots (brownish red in life) on head and body.
Distribution
Southeast Pacific: Desventuradas Is. and Juan Fernández Is. (Ref. 89357).
Habitat Associations
Marine. demersal. depth range 1-9 m.
Biology
Found on rocky bottoms. 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).
Max length: 16.3 cm SL.
Reproductive mode: dioecism; fertilization: external; guarders (nesters). Oviparous, distinct pairing (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC), assessed 2009-03-27. Resilience: Medium (Preliminary K or Fecundity.).
References
Breder, C.M. and D.E. Rosen (1966) Modes of reproduction in fishes. T.F.H. Publications, Neptune City, New Jersey. 941 p.
Williams, J.T. (1990) Phylogenetic relationships and revision of the blenniid fish genus Scartichthys. Smith. Contrib. Zool. 492:1-30.
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