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Starksia galapagensis
Starksia galapagensis Rosenblatt & Taylor, 1971
Galapagos blenny
photo by Allen, G.R.

Family:  Labrisomidae (Labrisomids)
Max. size:  4.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 25 m
Distribution:  Southeast Pacific: Galapagos Islands.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits rocky, weed-covered reefs (Ref. 11482). Feeds on invertebrates (Ref. 11482).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 September 2022 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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