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Malacoctenus tetranemus (Cope, 1877) Throatspotted blenny |
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photo by
Robertson, R. |
| Family: | Labrisomidae (Labrisomids) | |||
| Max. size: | 7.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 6 - 23 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Gulf of California to Peru, including the Galapagos Islands. | |||
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| Biology: | Lives in rocky, boulder strewn areas and walls. Prefers tide pools and shallow water habitats (Ref. 5227). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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