Magdalena blenny (Paraclinus magdalenae)

Scientific name: Paraclinus magdalenae Rosenblatt & Parr, 1969

The Magdalena blenny (Paraclinus magdalenae) is a marine fish of the family Labrisomidae. Native range: Eastern Central Pacific, known from the holotype taken from Isla Margarita, south of Punta Redonda, Baja California, Mexico.

Species facts

Scientific name
Paraclinus magdalenae
Family
Labrisomidae (Labrisomids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Depth range
18–21 m (59–69 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 18 - 21 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Eastern Central Pacific: known from the holotype taken from Isla Margarita, south of Punta Redonda, Baja California, Mexico.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Endangered (EN) (B1ab(iii))
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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