Neoclinus stephensae Hubbs, 1953
Yellowfin fringehead
Neoclinus stephensae
photo by Grossman, P.C.

Family:  Chaenopsidae (Pike-, tube- and flagblennies)
Max. size:  10 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 3 - 27 m
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: Monterey Bay in California, USA to central Baja California, Mexico.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs in rocks and bays near jetties. Usually found in empty shells and holes.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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