| Family: |
Labrisomidae (Labrisomids) |
| Max. size: |
9 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 4 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of California and southwestern coast of Baja California. |
| Diagnosis: |
Malacoctenus hubbsi differs from Malacoctenus polyporosus by the following characters: symphysial pores 1-3, usually 1 or 3 (vs. 2-10 usually 5-7); lateral line scales 51-61, usually 54-58 (vs. 49-56, usually 50-53); and by the number of anal-fin rays (Ref. 82814). |
| Biology: |
Occurs in shallow rocky areas. Feeds on invertebrates. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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