Omox blenny
📖 Overview
A rare species, living among the roots of mangrove trees . Also found in estuaries and stream mouths . 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): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15 - 17; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 17 - 19. In life, it is dark brown with black blotches on the sides and black bars on the head, and clear fins .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Omox blenny is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; brackish; benthopelagic; depth range 0 - 3 m . Tropical; 30°N - 23°S north to Ryukyu Islands, south to New Caledonia; Belau to Pohnpei in Micronesia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Doublepore Blenny · Omox blenny |
| 🇫🇷French | Blennie Omox |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Hirugigimpo · ヒルギギンポ |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Омокс |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Omox blenny.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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