Throatspotted blenny (Malacoctenus tetranemus)

Scientific name: Malacoctenus tetranemus Cope, 1877

Throatspotted blenny (Malacoctenus tetranemus)

The Throatspotted blenny (Malacoctenus tetranemus) is a marine fish of the family Labrisomidae. Native range: Eastern Pacific, Gulf of California to Peru, including the Galapagos Islands.

Biology

Lives in rocky, boulder strewn areas and walls. Prefers tide pools and shallow water habitats.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Malacoctenus tetranemus
Family
Labrisomidae (Labrisomids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
7.5
Depth range
6–23 m (20–75 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 6 - 23 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Eastern Pacific: Gulf of California to Peru, including the Galapagos Islands.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
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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