Oman blenny
📖 Overview
Adults occur in rocky bottom. Seen under ledges swimming upside down . Oviparous. Eggs are demersal and adhesive , and are attached to the substrate via a filamentous, adhesive pad or pedestal . Larvae are planktonic, often found in shallow, coastal waters .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 25 - 26; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 23 - 24. : fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Oman blenny is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Oman blenny is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 2 - 6 m . Tropical known only from central Oman.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Oman Blenny |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Blênio-de-Omã |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Blenio Zorrillo |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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