Omobranchus punctatus explained

Omobranchus punctatus, the muzzled blenny or the spotted oyster blenny is a species of combtooth blenny found in coral reefs in the Pacific and Indian Ocean.[1]

It is distinguished from other blennies by the small gill openings that are restricted to the sides of the head above the dorsal-most level of the pectoral fin base.[2] Males have distinct horizontal stripes across the body, while females have less distinct markings. [3]

Size

This species can reach a length of 9.5cm (03.7inches) SL.

Notes and References

  1. Springer, V.G., 1986. Blenniidae. p. 742-755. In M.M. Smith and P.C. Heemstra (eds.) Smiths' sea fishes. Springer-Verlag, Berlin.
  2. Web site: Muzzled blenny (Omobranchus punctatus) - Species Profile . 2024-04-29 . USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database . en.
  3. Web site: Omobranchus punctatus . 2024-04-29 . fishesofaustralia.net.au . en.