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Auchenionchus variolosus (Valenciennes, 1836) |
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photo by
Hoyos, L.A. |
| Family: | Labrisomidae (Labrisomids) | |||
| Max. size: | 18 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Pacific: Chile. | |||
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| Biology: | Juveniles feed primarily on amphipods but shift to diet of decapods as adults (Ref. 94105). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 March 2011 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||