Jenkins' Blenny
Labrisomus jenkinsi
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Jenkins' Blenny faces significant pressure from coastal development and tourism infrastructure along Caribbean shorelines, which destroys the shallow rocky reef habitats essential for its survival. Marine pollution, particularly from coastal runoff and boat traffic, degrades water quality in the nearshore environments where this species feeds and reproduces. Climate change-induced coral bleaching and ocean acidification further compromise the health of reef ecosystems that support the blenny's prey base of small invertebrates and algae.
Habitat
Jenkins' Blenny inhabits shallow rocky reefs and coral formations in tropical Caribbean waters, typically at depths of 1-15 meters. The species prefers areas with abundant crevices and coral heads that provide shelter, feeding primarily in zones with mixed coral, algae, and small invertebrate communities.
Other threatened species in Labrisomidae
Threatened in Costa Rica
Frequently asked questions
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