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The Doublepore blenny (Omox biporos) is a brackish-water fish of the family Blenniidae that grows up to 5 cm.
Oceania: Australia, Indonesia, Japan, Ryukyu Is., New Caledonia, Micronesia and others
Description
The doublepore blenny is a small blenny (Chaenopsidae) from coastal and brackish water of the western Atlantic and Caribbean. The species grows to about 5 cm and has an elongate body with fringe-like appendages on the head. It occupies abandoned worm tubes and holes in sand and rubble bottoms, from which only the head protrudes, and snaps at small zooplankton. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Doublepore blenny?
The Doublepore blenny has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Doublepore blenny live?
The Doublepore blenny lives in brackish water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. Oceania: Australia, Indonesia, Japan, Ryukyu Is., New Caledonia, Micronesia and others
How big does the Doublepore blenny get?
The Doublepore blenny grows to a maximum of about 5 cm.
Is the Doublepore blenny dangerous to humans?
No, the Doublepore blenny is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
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Same genus Omox
More from the family Blenniidae
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