Auchenionchus variolosus

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Auchenionchus variolosus
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A. variolosus
Binomial name
Auchenionchus variolosus
(Valenciennes, 1836)
Synonyms
  • Clinus variolosus Valenciennes, 1836

Auchenionchus variolosus is a species of labrisomid blenny endemic to the Pacific waters off the coast of Chile. While juveniles primarily consume amphipods, their diet shifts to decapods as the mature. This species can reach 18 cm (7.1 in) in total length.[1]

References

  1. ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2013). "Auchenionchus variolosus" in FishBase. October 2013 version.