| 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: 18 October 2007 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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