Uncombed blenny (Haptoclinus apectolophus)

Scientific name: Haptoclinus apectolophus B?hlke & Robins, 1974

The Uncombed blenny (Haptoclinus apectolophus) is a marine fish of the family Labrisomidae. Native range: Western Central Atlantic, known from the type locality, Arrowsmith Bank (21?04'N, 86?19'W).

Species facts

Scientific name
Haptoclinus apectolophus
Family
Labrisomidae (Labrisomids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Depth range
339–366 m (1112–1201 ft)
Environment
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 339 - 366 m
Climate
Deep-water
Distribution
Western Central Atlantic: known from the type locality, Arrowsmith Bank (21?04'N, 86?19'W).
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
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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