Labrisomus xanti Gill, 1860
Largemouth blenny
photo by Robertson, R.

Family:  Labrisomidae (Labrisomids)
Max. size:  17.8 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Bahía Sebastián Vizcaino to Bahía Tenacatita, Jalisco in Mexico.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Shallow water diurnal predator that feeds mostly on benthic crustaceans.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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