Malacoctenus tetranemus (Cope, 1877)
Throatspotted blenny
Malacoctenus tetranemus
photo by Robertson, R.

Family:  Labrisomidae (Labrisomids)
Max. size:  7.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 6 - 23 m
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: Gulf of California to Peru, including the Galapagos Islands.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Lives in rocky, boulder strewn areas and walls. Prefers tide pools and shallow water habitats (Ref. 5227).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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