Starksia starcki Gilbert, 1971
Key blenny

Family:  Labrisomidae (Labrisomids)
Max. size:  4 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 6 - 19 m
Distribution:  Western Central Atlantic: Florida Keys in USA, Belize and Honduras; probably more wide-ranging.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 20-21; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 18-19
Biology:  Inhabits surge channels in coral reefs with high relief (Ref. 7251).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 October 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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