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Curiche clinid (Labrisomus multiporosus) — Labrisomidae

Curiche clinid

Labrisomus multiporosus
Family: Labrisomidae
LC · Least Concern

The Curiche clinid (Labrisomus multiporosus) is a saltwater fish of the family Labrisomidae that grows up to 18 cm.

Length
18 cm
Water
Saltwater
Depth
0.0–5.0 m
Diet
Carnivore
Behaviour
Solitary
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped
Substrate
Stone or rock
Danger
Harmless
Range
Eastern Pacific; rocky coastal reefs and tide pools.
Edibility
Not eaten

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Description

The porehead blenny is a labrisomid blenny (Labrisomidae) from the eastern Pacific. The species has a stocky body with a mottled, brownish pattern, small skin flaps (cirri) on the head and numerous sensory pores on the head, to which the name refers. It inhabits rocky coastal reefs and tide pools, where it keeps among stones and crevices. On the bottom it feeds on small crustaceans, molluscs and other invertebrates. The species is harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Curiche clinid?

The Curiche clinid has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern. Numerous sensory pores and cirri on the head; marbled inhabitant of rocky coastal reefs.

Where does the Curiche clinid live?

The Curiche clinid lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Eastern Pacific; rocky coastal reefs and tide pools.

How big does the Curiche clinid get?

The Curiche clinid grows to a maximum of about 18 cm. On average the species is around 10 cm.

Is the Curiche clinid dangerous to humans?

No, the Curiche clinid is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.

Is the Curiche clinid edible?

The Curiche clinid is not usually eaten.

More photos

Curiche clinid (Labrisomus multiporosus) — Labrisomidae — 2
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Curiche clinid (Labrisomus multiporosus) — Labrisomidae — 3
iNaturalist ((c) Ryan Chaffee, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC))
Curiche clinid (Labrisomus multiporosus) — Labrisomidae — 4
iNaturalist ((c) Alberto Alcalá, some rights reserved (CC BY))
Curiche clinid (Labrisomus multiporosus) — Labrisomidae — 5
iNaturalist ((c) Alberto Alcalá, some rights reserved (CC BY))
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All data

Identification

English name
Curiche clinid verified
Scientific name
Labrisomus multiporosus
Family
Labrisomidae
Other names
Porehead blenny verified

Appearance

Size class
Medium verified
Max length (cm)
18.0 verified
Average length (cm)
10.0 verified
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
Brown inferred
Pattern
Spots inferred
Tail shape
Rounded inferred
Mouth position
Terminal inferred
Lips
Thick / fleshy inferred
Barbels
No sourced
Dorsal fins
One continuous inferred
Dorsal spines
Yes sourced

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Saltwater sourced
Substrate
Stone or rock sourced
Min depth (m)
0.0 verified
Max depth (m)
5.0 verified
Natural range
Eastern Pacific; rocky coastal reefs and tide pools. inferred
Origin
Native sourced

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Carnivore sourced
Diet (detail)
Small crustaceans, molluscs and other invertebrates sourced
Social behaviour
Solitary inferred
Territorial
Yes inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes sourced
Sexual dimorphism
No inferred
Seasonality
Present year-round in its habitat; no pronounced seasonality known. inferred
Special features
Numerous sensory pores and cirri on the head; marbled inhabitant of rocky coastal reefs. sourced

For anglers

Edibility
Not eaten sourced
Fishing method
Fishing with natural bait (fish, shrimp, worm) or lures close to reef and rock structures. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless sourced
First aid
None required: this species is harmless to humans. sourced

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

Same genus Labrisomus

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