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The Muzzled blenny (Omobranchus punctatus) is a brackish-water fish of the family Blenniidae that grows up to 10 cm.
Indo-West Pacific; coastal and brackish waters among rocks and mangroves.
Description
The spotted oyster blenny is a blenny (Blenniidae) from the Indo-West Pacific. The species is small and has an elongate, scaleless body with fine dark spots and lines and a blunt head profile. Adults live in coastal and brackish waters among rocks, oyster beds and mangroves. With its teeth it rasps algae and growth and takes small bottom life. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Muzzled blenny?
The Muzzled blenny has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern. Finely spotted body; algae-rasping blenny of oyster beds and mangroves.
Where does the Muzzled blenny live?
The Muzzled blenny lives in brackish water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. Indo-West Pacific; coastal and brackish waters among rocks and mangroves.
How big does the Muzzled blenny get?
The Muzzled blenny grows to a maximum of about 10 cm.
Is the Muzzled blenny dangerous to humans?
No, the Muzzled blenny is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Muzzled blenny edible?
The Muzzled blenny is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Omobranchus
More from the family Blenniidae
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