Omobranchus mekranensis (Regan, 1905)
Mekran blenny
Omobranchus mekranensis
photo by 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
Country info:  Museum: Jask, Mekran Coast, BMNH 1904.5.25.94.


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