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Blennodesmus scapularis Günther, 1872 Ocellate eel blenny |
| Family: | Pseudochromidae (Dottybacks), subfamily: Congrogadinae | |||
| Max. size: | 8.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 3 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Pacific: northern Australia, from Western Australia to Queensland. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 1-1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 49-53; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 38-43; Vertebrae: 56-59. Gill membranes fused ventrally to isthmus. Shoulder with an ocellated, black, eye-sized spot. Lateral line short with 9.7 (6-14) pored scales. | |||
| Biology: | Found in intertidal pools to 3 m. Feeds mainly on crustaceans. Eggs with cruciform hooks on the surface. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 04 February 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||