Arabian Fangblenny

Oviparous, distinct pairing (Ref. 205).

Dorsal spines (total): 10 - 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 17 - 19; Analspines: 2; Analsoft rays: 17 - 19

Feeds on small benthic invertebrates. Dwells in shallow sandy shores covered with algae (Ref. 127989).

Adults are found in seagrass beds or bottoms with heavy algal growth. Captured at the surface using a hand net (Ref. 26165). 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).