Brokenbar blenny

Starksia smithvanizi

Two Centimeters Blenny of Western Central Atlantic

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Atlantic Ocean
Small
Tropical fish

Starksia smithvanizi, the brokenbar blenny, is a species of labrisomid blenny native to the Caribbean Sea. It is found on reefs around islands at depths of from very shallow waters to 6 m (20 ft). This species can reach a length of 2 cm (0.79 in) SL. The specific name honours the ichthyologist William F. Smith-Vaniz.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Blennies and Allies
Family: Labrisomidae
Genus: Starksia
Maximum length: 2 cm
Water: Marine
Distribution: Western Central Atlantic: Puerto Rico (Ref. 51183 ), Navassa Island, St. Croix, St. Barthelemy, and Dominica.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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