Myxodes viridis Valenciennes, 1836

Family:  Clinidae (Clinids)
Max. size:  13.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; marine; depth range - 50 m
Distribution:  Southeast Pacific: southern Peru to central Chile.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Juveniles feed on copepods and shifts to diet of amphipods in adults.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 06 May 2010 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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