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Omobranchus mekranensis (Regan, 1905) Mekran blenny |
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FAO |
| Family: | Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Blenniinae | |||
| Max. size: | 6 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, and Pakistan. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20-21; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 22-23 | |||
| Biology: | Oviparous. Eggs are demersal and adhesive (Ref. 205), and are attached to the substrate via a filamentous, adhesive pad or pedestal (Ref. 94114). Larvae are planktonic, often found in shallow, coastal waters (Ref. 94114). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 27 March 2009 (D2) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||