Oman Blenny
Oman ypsilon
- Group: Blenny
- Typical depth: 2–6 m
- Max size: 4 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: VU
An Arabian rocky reef blenny, it is often seen swimming upside down beneath ledges in shallow water. Listed as Vulnerable, it lays adhesive eggs that stay glued to the rock while the larvae drift off into the plankton.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Oman
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281876.
FAQ
- How deep does the Oman Blenny live?
- The Oman Blenny (Oman ypsilon) is typically found at 2–6 m.
- Is the Oman Blenny dangerous to divers?
- The Oman Blenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Oman Blenny get?
- The Oman Blenny grows to about 4 cm.