Disco Blenny
Meiacanthus smithi
- Group: Blenny
- Typical depth: 1–20 m
- Max size: 8.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This small blenny carries venom in grooved canines and uses it to make any predator that swallows it spit it straight back out. Adults patrol coastal and inner reefs, sometimes in pairs, otherwise alone.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Meiacanthus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219308.
FAQ
- How deep does the Disco Blenny live?
- The Disco Blenny (Meiacanthus smithi) is typically found at 1–20 m.
- Is the Disco Blenny dangerous to divers?
- The Disco Blenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Disco Blenny get?
- The Disco Blenny grows to about 8.5 cm.