Malacoctenus zonogaster Heller & Snodgrass, 1903
Belted blenny
photo by Robertson, R.

Family:  Labrisomidae (Labrisomids)
Max. size:  8.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 5 m
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: Galapagos Islands.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Lives in tide pools, shallow, rocky, boulder strewn areas and walls. Prefers deeper water habitats (Ref. 5227).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 13 September 2022 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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