| Family: |
Labrisomidae (Labrisomids) |
| Max. size: |
2.1 cm SL (male/unsexed); 2.2 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 5 - 15 m |
| Distribution: |
Atlantic Ocean: Panama. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 19-20; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-7; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 16-16; Vertebrae: 31-32. This species of Starksia is distinguished by the following set of characters: orbital cirrus present; belly scaled; trunk pale to dark tan (dark orange/tan to bright orange in life), without distinct bars or other markings; lips without conspicuous white spotting in life; ventral surface of lower jaw of males with one to three dark blotches or bars in preserved specimens, lips without distinct banding or dark bars; dorsal-fin elements usually XX,7 – 27 total; vertebrae usually 10+22=32; dorsal spines + anal soft rays + vertebrae modally 75 (Ref. 86414). |
| Biology: |
Depth range (5-15 m) given by B. Victor (pers. comm. 10/18). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 March 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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