Petroscirtes marginatus
Petroscirtes marginatus Smith-Vaniz, 1976


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Family:  Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Blenniinae
Max. size:  4.91 cm SL (male/unsexed); 3.92 cm SL (female)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 180 - 300 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: China (?, South China Sea) and Indonesia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  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: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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