Barchin Blenny

Oviparous, distinct pairing (Ref. 205).

Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18 - 19; Analspines: 2; Analsoft rays: 20 - 21

Occurs in intertidal reef flats, benches, and rocky shorelines exposed to strong wave action.

Adults occur in intertidal reef flats, benches, and rocky shorelines exposed to strong wave action. 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).

Rhabdoblennius rhabdotrachelus, the barchin blenny, is a species of combtooth blenny found in the Pacific ocean. This species reaches a length of 4.1 centimetres (1.6 in) SL.