Auchenionchus
# Auchenionchus

Auchenionchus is a genus of labrisomid blennies endemic to the Pacific waters off of Chile.

## Species

Auchenionchus contains these currently recognized species:

* Auchenionchus crinitus (Jenyns, 1841)
* Auchenionchus microcirrhis (Valenciennes, 1836)
* Auchenionchus variolosus (Valenciennes, 1836)

## Etymology

The generic name is a compound of the Greek auchen meaning "neck" or "nape" and onchos meaning "tubercle" or "protuberance", this is presumed to refer to the tiny nuchal tentacle of the type species.

