The Oyster blenny (Omobranchus anolius) is a brackish-water fish of the family Blenniidae that grows up to 8 cm.
Description
The Oyster blenny is a combtooth blenny (Blenniidae) from shallow rocky and intertidal water of the coasts of Australia. The species grows to about 7 cm and has an elongate, scaleless body with a blunt head, high-set eyes and often small skin fringes above them. As a bottom-dweller it shelters in crevices, empty shells and small holes and grazes on algae and small invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Oyster blenny?
The Oyster blenny has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly brown.
Where does the Oyster blenny live?
The Oyster blenny lives in brackish water and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Oyster blenny get?
The Oyster blenny grows to a maximum of about 8 cm.
Is the Oyster blenny dangerous to humans?
No, the Oyster blenny is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Omobranchus
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