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Starksia starcki Gilbert, 1971 Key blenny |
| Family: | Labrisomidae (Labrisomids) | |||
| Max. size: | 4 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 6 - 19 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Atlantic: Florida Keys in USA, Belize and Honduras; probably more wide-ranging. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 20-21; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 18-19 | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits surge channels in coral reefs with high relief (Ref. 7251). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 October 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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