Starksia fulva Rosenblatt & Taylor, 1971
Yellow blenny
Starksia fulva
photo by Allen, G.R.

Family:  Labrisomidae (Labrisomids)
Max. size:  4.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 3 m
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Costa Rica to Ecuador.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits sandy or weedy areas (Ref. 11482). Feeds on invertebrates (Ref. 11482).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


Source and more info: www.fishbase.org. For personal, classroom, and other internal use only. Not for publication.