Exerpes asper
Exerpes asper (Jenkins & Evermann, 1889)
Sargassum blenny
photo by Robertson, R.


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Family:  Labrisomidae (Labrisomids)
Max. size:  6.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific Ocean: from the Gulf of California and outer coast of Baja California.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Common among Sargassum weed or eelgrass. 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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