Protemblemaria bicirrus (Hildebrand, 1946) Warthead blenny |
photo by
Robertson, R. |
Family: | Chaenopsidae (Pike-, tube- and flagblennies) | |||
Max. size: | 4.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 15 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Gulf of California to Peru. | |||
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Biology: | Inhabits empty barnacles and mollusk tubes on rocky reefs. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |