Xenomedea rhodopyga Rosenblatt & Taylor, 1971 Redrump blenny |
photo by
Robertson, R. |
Family: | Labrisomidae (Labrisomids) | |||
Max. size: | 6.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 8 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of California. | |||
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Biology: | Relatively common on rocky, weed covered reefs from tide pools to 8 m depth. Feeds on invertebrates (Ref. 11482). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |