Omobranchus zebra (Bleeker, 1868)
Omobranchus zebra
photo by JJPhoto

Family:  Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Blenniinae
Max. size:  6 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; brackish; marine
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: India, Malaysia, Indonesia (Ref. 7050), Singapore and Philippines (Ref. 1548).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Adults are found in mangroves and brackish waters (Ref. 4833). 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: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 March 2009 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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