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Malacoctenus margaritae (Fowler, 1944) Margarita blenny |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Labrisomidae (Labrisomids) | |||
| Max. size: | 6.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific Ocean: from Panama and Costa Rica. Former subspecies Malacoctenus margaritae mexicanus elevated to species level (Ref. 82814). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Malacoctenus margaritae differs from Malacoctenus mexicanus by the following characters: symphysial pores 1-4, usually 2-4 (vs. 1-4, usually 1); scales between anterior lateral line and the dorsal contour 3-4, usually 3 (vs. 4-5, usually 4); length of the third pelvic-fin ray is shorter and body marking is considerably more distinct in Malacoctenus margaritae (Ref. 82814). | |||
| Biology: | Feeds on invertebrates. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||