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Gobioclinus filamentosus (Springer, 1960) Quillfin blenny |
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photo by
Steele, M.A. |
| Family: | Labrisomidae (Labrisomids) | |||
| Max. size: | 12 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 12 - 35 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Atlantic: southern Bahamas, Hispaniola and the Virgin Islands to Venezuela. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 21-21; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-12; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 22-22; Vertebrae: 37-38 | |||
| Biology: | Inhabits deeper reefs with abundant algae (Ref. 9710). May be easily approached (Ref. 9710). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 October 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||