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Brockius nigricinctus (Howell Rivero, 1936) Spotcheek blenny |
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photo by
Johnson, L. |
| Family: | Labrisomidae (Labrisomids) | |||
| Max. size: | 8 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 10 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic: southern Florida (USA), Bahamas, and Yucatan (Mexico) to northern South America (Ref. 7251). Also Antilles, Caribbean to Brazil (Ref. 26938). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 18-18; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-12; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 18-18 | |||
| Biology: | Found in rocky or coral bottoms with clear water (Ref. 13628). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 08 December 2024 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||