|
Malacoctenus mexicanus Springer, 1959 |
| Family: | Labrisomidae (Labrisomids) | |||
| Max. size: | ||||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific Ocean: from the Gulf of California southward to Acapulco (Guerrero), Mexico. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Malacoctenus mexicanus differs from Malacoctenus margaritae by the following characters: symphysial pores 1-4, usually 1 (vs. 1-4, usually 2-4); scales between anterior lateral line and the dorsal contour 4-5, usually 4 (vs. 3-4, usually 3); and in Malacoctenus margaritae the length of the third pelvic-fin ray is shorter and body marking is considerably more distinct (Ref. 82814). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 April 2012 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||