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🌊 Marine Data Deficient 🌡️ Subtropical

Hose blenny

Starksia hoesei Rosenblatt & Taylor, 1971
Max Length
-
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.3
Depth
24–32 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Hose blenny (Starksia hoesei) is a ray-finned fish of the family Labrisomidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. It occurs at depths between 24 and 32 metres. With a trophic level of 3.3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Starksia hoesei
Authority
Rosenblatt & Taylor, 1971
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
DD
Depth Range
24–32 m
Trophic Level
3.3
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Hose blenny is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Hose blenny is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Hose blenny is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

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🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 24 - 32 m . Subtropical Central Pacific: Mexico.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00537 × L3.08 (TL)

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2007

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.3
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Rosenblatt & Taylor, 1971

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