Alticus magnusi (Klausewitz, 1964)

Description


Its subspecies Lophalticus kirkii magnusi is morphologically different from its nominal subspecies in having a rounded dorsal flap over the neck (vs. triangular and pointed) (Ref. 57563).

Common Names


No common names available.

Taxonomic Hierarchy


Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Teleostei

Order: Blenniiformes

Family: Blenniidae

Genus: Alticus

Species: Alticus magnusi (Klausewitz, 1964)

Climate Zone


  • Tropical
  • Location


  • Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea; Saudi Arabia, and Egypt (Ref. 57563).
  • Biology


    Facultative air-breathing (Ref. 126274)

    Habitat


    demersal