Malacoctenus polyporosus Springer, 1959

Family:  Labrisomidae (Labrisomids)
Max. size: 
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific Ocean from central Mexico (Sinaloa, north of Mazatlán) southward to Acapulco (Guerrero) including the Islas Tres Marias.
Diagnosis:  Malacoctenus polyporosus differs from Malacoctenus hubbsi by the following characters: symphysial pores 2-10 usually 5-7 (vs. 1-3, usually 1 or 3); lateral line scales 49-56, usually 50-53 (vs. 51-61, usually 54-58); and by the number of anal-fin rays (Ref. 82814).
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 April 2012 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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