Starksia lepicoelia Böhlke & Springer, 1961
Blackcheek blenny
Starksia lepicoelia
photo by Baldwin, C.C.

 Family:  Labrisomidae (Labrisomids)
 Max. size:  3.4 cm TL (male/unsexed)
 Environment:  reef-associated; depth range 8 - 20 m,
 Distribution:  Western Atlantic: Cuba (Ref. 26340) and the Bahamas. Also Navassa Island (Ref. 50108).
 Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 19-20; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 16-18; Vertebrae: 31-33
 Biology:  Inhabits coral reefs (Ref. 5521).
 IUCN Red List Status:   (Ref. 96402)
 Threat to humans:  harmless
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 Entered by: Casal, Christine Marie V. - 12.02.96
 Modified by: Bailly, Nicolas - 27.06.13

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