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Omobranchus smithi (Rao, 1974) |
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photo by
Negrini, M. |
| Family: | Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Blenniinae | |||
| Max. size: | 1.42 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: India (holotype) to South China Sea. | |||
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| 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 | |||