Labrisomidae

Auchenionchus microcirrhis

Auchenionchus microcirrhis

Juveniles take amphipods adults switch to decapods

• Tropical
• Southern Hemisphere
• Regional distribution
• Marine fish
• Pacific Ocean
• South America
• Medium
• Tropical fish

Auchenionchus microcirrhis is a species of labrisomid blenny endemic to the Pacific waters off of Chile. It is a carnivorous species, eating fish, amphipods (juveniles), and decapods (adults). This species can reach 22.2 cm (8.7 in) in total length.