Labrisomidae

Springer's Blenny

Starksia springeri

• Tropical
• Regional distribution
• Marine fish
• Atlantic Ocean
• Small
• Tropical fish

Starksia springeri, the Springer's blenny, is a species of labrisomid blenny endemic to the waters around Curaçao where it is found at depths of from 1 to 25 m (3.3 to 82.0 ft). It was originally known as Starksia atlantica, and is also closely related to Starksia sangreyae. The species is named after Victor G. Springer, a scientist from Smithsonian Institution.