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Malacoctenus hubbsi Springer, 1959 Redside blenny |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Labrisomidae (Labrisomids) | |||
| Max. size: | 9 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 4 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of California and southwestern coast of Baja California. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Malacoctenus hubbsi differs from Malacoctenus polyporosus by the following characters: symphysial pores 1-3, usually 1 or 3 (vs. 2-10 usually 5-7); lateral line scales 51-61, usually 54-58 (vs. 49-56, usually 50-53); and by the number of anal-fin rays (Ref. 82814). | |||
| Biology: | Occurs in shallow rocky areas. Feeds on invertebrates. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||