The Germain's blenny (Omobranchus germaini) is a saltwater fish of the family Blenniidae that grows up to 8 cm.
Description
Germain's blenny is a small, scaleless blenny (Blenniidae) from coastal and estuarine water of the western Pacific, off Southeast Asia. The species grows to about 8 cm and has a slender, mottled body with a blunt head and a continuous dorsal fin. As a bottom-dweller it shelters in empty shells, tubes and crevices of shallow water, mangroves and oyster beds and rasps algae or snaps small invertebrate life. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Germain's blenny?
The Germain's blenny has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly brown and shows a marbled pattern.
Where does the Germain's blenny live?
The Germain's blenny lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Germain's blenny get?
The Germain's blenny grows to a maximum of about 8 cm.
Is the Germain's blenny dangerous to humans?
No, the Germain's blenny is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Omobranchus
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