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Starksia spinipenis (Al-Uthman, 1960) Phallic blenny |
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photo by
Robertson, R. |
| Family: | Labrisomidae (Labrisomids) | |||
| Max. size: | 5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of California to Acapulco, Mexico. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits shallow sand-weed areas. Feeds on invertebrates. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||