Malacoctenus mexicanus Springer, 1959

Family:  Labrisomidae (Labrisomids)
Max. size: 
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific Ocean: from the Gulf of California southward to Acapulco (Guerrero), Mexico.
Diagnosis:  Malacoctenus mexicanus differs from Malacoctenus margaritae by the following characters: symphysial pores 1-4, usually 1 (vs. 1-4, usually 2-4); scales between anterior lateral line and the dorsal contour 4-5, usually 4 (vs. 3-4, usually 3); and in Malacoctenus margaritae the length of the third pelvic-fin ray is shorter and body marking is considerably more distinct (Ref. 82814).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 April 2012 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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