Starksia spinipenis (Al-Uthman, 1960)
Phallic blenny
photo by Robertson, R.

Family:  Labrisomidae (Labrisomids)
Max. size:  5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of California to Acapulco, Mexico.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits shallow sand-weed areas. Feeds on invertebrates.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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