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Starksia ocellata (Steindachner, 1876) Checkered blenny |
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photo by
Baldwin, C.C. |
| Family: | Labrisomidae (Labrisomids) | |||
| Max. size: | 6 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 20 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic: North Carolina to Florida in the USA. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 20-21; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 16-18 | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits rocky and coral reefs, often inside tube sponges (Ref. 9710). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 October 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||