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Omobranchus verticalis Springer & Gomon, 1975 Vertical blenny |
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photo by
Randall, J.E. |
| Family: | Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Blenniinae | |||
| Max. size: | 4.8 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; brackish | |||
| Distribution: | Southwest Pacific: Australia. | |||
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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: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 March 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||