Galapagos blenny (Starksia galapagensis)

Scientific name: Starksia galapagensis Rosenblatt & Taylor, 1971

Galapagos blenny (Starksia galapagensis)

The Galapagos blenny (Starksia galapagensis) is a marine fish of the family Labrisomidae. Native range: Southeast Pacific, Galapagos Islands.

Biology

Inhabits rocky, weed-covered reefs. Feeds on invertebrates.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Starksia galapagensis
Family
Labrisomidae (Labrisomids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
4.5
Depth range
3–25 m (10–82 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 3 - 25 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Southeast Pacific: Galapagos Islands.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Vulnerable (VU) (D2)
Threat to humans
Harmless

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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