Microlipophrys dalmatinus (Steindachner & Kolombatovic, 1883)
Microlipophrys dalmatinus
photo by Wirtz, P.

 Family:  Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae
 Max. size:  5.8 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  demersal; depth range 1 - 2 m
 Distribution:  Northeast Atlantic: off Portugal; also in the Mediterranean Sea.
 Diagnosis:   
 Biology:  Adults occur on filamentous algae-covered rocky terraces; occasionally in brackish water (Ref. 5981). Predominantly active during sunlight; otherwise found in piddock holes or barnacle shells (Ref. 5981). They feed on benthic meiofauna, especially harpacticoids; also algae (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).
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Garilao, Cristina V. - 19.05.98
 Modified by: Reyes, Rodolfo B. - 02.05.16

Source and more info: www.fishbase.org. For personal, classroom, and other internal use only. Not for publication.


Page created by Jen, 05.08.02, php script by kbanasihan 06/09/2010 ,  last modified by dsantos, 20/08/10