Paraclinus nigripinnis (Steindachner, 1867)
Blackfin blenny
Paraclinus nigripinnis
photo by Menezes, N.A./Figueiredo, J.L.

Family:  Labrisomidae (Labrisomids)
Max. size:  6.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 10 m
Distribution:  Western Atlantic: Bermuda, Florida (USA), the Bahamas and Central America to Brazil.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 29-31; Dorsal soft rays (total): 1-1; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 17-19
Biology:  Inhabits rocky tide pools, eroded limestone slopes and basins, and algae-covered rocks surrounded by sand (Ref. 5521). Also found in areas with coral (Ref. 13628).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 October 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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