Starksia smithvanizi Williams & Mounts, 2003
Brokenbar blenny

Family:  Labrisomidae (Labrisomids)
Max. size:  1.95 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 6 m
Distribution:  Western Central Atlantic: Puerto Rico (Ref. 51183), Navassa Island, St. Croix, St. Barthelemy, and Dominica.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 19-20; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-8; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 15-16; Vertebrae: 31-33
Biology:  Found only around islands (Ref. 51183).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 October 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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