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Malacoctenus aurolineatus Smith, 1957 Goldline blenny |
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photo by
Cherson, A. |
| Family: | Labrisomidae (Labrisomids) | |||
| Max. size: | 6 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 5 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic: southern Florida (USA), Bahamas, and Yucatan, Mexico to northern South America. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 20-21; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-11; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 19-20. Body with dark bars; first two bars connected to form an H, last two bars remote from first (Ref. 26938). | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits limestone rock, rubble and coral reef areas. Usually near sea urchins (Ref. 9710). Feeds on amphipods and copepods (Ref. 13628). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 08 December 2024 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||