Author: (Poll, 1959)
Comments: Adults occur in shallow waters near harbors and on rocky shores of coastal waters (Ref. 5298, 5981).  Oviparous. Males are extremely territorial especially when guarding eggs (Ref. 97521).  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).