Chaenopsis alepidota (Gilbert, 1890) Orangethroat pikeblenny |
photo by
Allen, G.R. |
Family: | Chaenopsidae (Pike-, tube- and flagblennies) | |||
Max. size: | 15 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range - 11 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Pacific Ocean from the Gulf of California to southern California. | |||
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Biology: | Inhabits sandy areas in worm tubes. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |