Malacoctenus costaricanus Springer, 1959
photo by Robertson, R.

Family:  Labrisomidae (Labrisomids)
Max. size: 
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: known from the holotype taken from Piedra Blanca Bay, Costa Rica.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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