VU

Misspelled Blenny

Labrisomus socorroensis

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Labrisomus socorroensis faces severe threats from its extremely restricted range around Socorro Island in the Revillagigedo Archipelago. The species is vulnerable to habitat degradation from introduced feral cats and sheep that disturb coastal vegetation and increase sedimentation in nearshore waters. Marine pollution and potential climate change impacts on ocean temperatures pose additional risks to this endemic blenny's limited rocky reef habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic blenny inhabits rocky reefs and coastal waters around Socorro Island in the Revillagigedo Archipelago, Mexico. It occupies shallow marine environments with rocky substrates and coral formations in the tropical Eastern Pacific.

Rocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Misspelled Blenny classified as Vulnerable?
Misspelled Blenny is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Labrisomus socorroensis faces severe threats from its extremely restricted range around Socorro Island in the Revillagigedo Archipelago. The species is vulnerable to habitat degradation from introduced feral cats and sheep that disturb coastal vegetation and increase sedimentation in nearshore waters. Marine pollution and potential climate change impacts on ocean temperatures pose additional risks to this endemic blenny's limited rocky reef habitat.
Where does Misspelled Blenny live?
Misspelled Blenny occurs in Mexico, and Panama. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Misspelled Blenny?
The main threats to Misspelled Blenny are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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