Gossamer Blenny, Omobranchus ferox (Herre 1927)
Other Names: Rotund Blenny
A Gossamer Blenny, Omobranchus ferox, from Sai Kung, Hong Kong, June 2016. Source: H.T. Cheng / iNaturalist.org. License: CC by Attribution-NonCommercial
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Bray, D.J. 2021, Omobranchus ferox in Fishes of Australia, accessed 23 Jan 2025, https://fishesofaustralia.net.au/Home/species/4744
Gossamer Blenny, Omobranchus ferox (Herre 1927)
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Distribution |
Widespread in the Indo-west Pacific, from Mozambique throughout south-east Asia to Australia, Hong Kong and New Guinea. Inhabits estuaries - often among mangroves. |
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Etymology |
The species is named ferox for fierce, as it has been known to bite collectors. |
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Author |
Bray, D.J. 2021 |
Gossamer Blenny, Omobranchus ferox (Herre 1927)
References
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Larson, H. 2012. Omobranchus ferox. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2012: e.T196308A2443978. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012.RLTS.T196308A2443978.en. Downloaded on 07 February 2017.
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