🌿Native Nature

Sonoran Blenny

Malacoctenus gigas

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Blenniiformes ›Family: Labrisomidae ›Genus: Malacoctenus

About

Malacoctenus gigas, the Sonora blenny, is a species of labrisomid blenny endemic to the Gulf of California. It is a shallow water species inhabiting patches of seaweed on reefs. This species can reach a length of 13 centimetres (5.1 in) TL.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sonoran Blenny?
The scientific name of Sonoran Blenny is Malacoctenus gigas.
What is the conservation status of Sonoran Blenny?
The Sonoran Blenny has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Sonoran Blenny belong to?
Sonoran Blenny belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Sonoran Blenny belong to?
Sonoran Blenny belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Sonoran Blenny belong to?
Sonoran Blenny belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Sonoran Blenny belong to?
Sonoran Blenny belongs to the order Blenniiformes.
What family does Sonoran Blenny belong to?
Sonoran Blenny belongs to the family Labrisomidae.
What genus does Sonoran Blenny belong to?
Sonoran Blenny belongs to the genus Malacoctenus.