Omox Blenny
Omox biporos
- Group: Blenny
- Typical depth: 0–3 m
- Max size: 4.6 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A rare fish that lives among the submerged roots of mangroves, this blenny also turns up in estuaries and stream mouths in very shallow water. The male guards sticky eggs on the bottom, and the larvae drift off into coastal water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Omox
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281879.
FAQ
- How deep does the Omox Blenny live?
- The Omox Blenny (Omox biporos) is typically found at 0–3 m.
- Is the Omox Blenny dangerous to divers?
- The Omox Blenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Omox Blenny get?
- The Omox Blenny grows to about 4.6 cm.