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Oman ypsilon Springer, 1985 Oman blenny |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Blenniinae | |||
| Max. size: | 4 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 2 - 6 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: known only from central Oman. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 10-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 25-26; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 23-24 | |||
| Biology: | Adults occur in rocky bottom. Seen under ledges swimming upside down (Ref. 11441). 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: 27 March 2009 (D2) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||