Paraclinus nigripinnis (Steindachner, 1867)
Blackfin blenny
Paraclinus nigripinnis
photo by Menezes, N.A./Figueiredo, J.L.

 Family:  Labrisomidae (Labrisomids)
 Max. size:  6.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  reef-associated; 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:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
 Country info:   
 

 Entered by: Froese, Rainer - 01.05.91
 Modified by: Reyes, Rodolfo B. - 19.08.03
 Checked by: Torres, Armi G. - 27.08.94

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