Exerpes asper (Jenkins & Evermann, 1889) Sargassum blenny |
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photo by
Robertson, R. |
Family: | Labrisomidae (Labrisomids) | |||
Max. size: | 6.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Pacific Ocean: from the Gulf of California and outer coast of Baja California. | |||
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Biology: | Common among Sargassum weed or eelgrass. Feeds on invertebrates. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |