Family: |
Chaenopsidae (Pike-, tube- and flagblennies) |
Max. size: |
8 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 30 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: Costa Rica and Panama. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits mollusk and worm tubes on near-vertical rock faces. Feeds on zooplankton, including copepods, amphipods, and ostracods. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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