Labrisomidae

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.