Author: (Valenciennes, 1836)
Comments: Found in very shallow, rocky, littoral zone, exposed to sunlight and surf; on horizontal, algae-covered terraces.  Feed on benthic invertebrates and algae (Ref. 5981).  Oviparous.  Eggs are demersal and adhesive (Ref. 205), and are attached to the substrate via a filamentous, adhesive pad or pedestal (Ref. 94114).  Males guard eggs in burrows (Ref. 5981).  Larvae are planktonic, often found in shallow, coastal waters (Ref. 94114).