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Paraclinus nigripinnis (Steindachner, 1867) Blackfin blenny |
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photo by
Menezes, N.A./Figueiredo, J.L. |
| Family: | Labrisomidae (Labrisomids) | |||
| Max. size: | 6.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 10 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic: Bermuda, Florida (USA), the Bahamas and Central America to Brazil. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 29-31; Dorsal soft rays (total): 1-1; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 17-19 | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits rocky tide pools, eroded limestone slopes and basins, and algae-covered rocks surrounded by sand (Ref. 5521). Also found in areas with coral (Ref. 13628). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 08 December 2024 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||