Omobranchus smithi (Rao, 1974)
Omobranchus smithi
photo by Negrini, M.

Family:  Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Blenniinae
Max. size: 
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: India (holotype) to South China Sea.
Diagnosis:   
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: 28 March 2009 (D2) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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