Mozambique Fangblenny
Meiacanthus mossambicus
- Group: Other
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small fangblenny with a venomous bite tucked into its lower jaw, a defence that lets it drift fearlessly over rubble and patchy coral. It lays sticky eggs anchored to the bottom by a tiny pedestal, and the larvae float off into shallow coastal water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Meiacanthus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 219309.
FAQ
- Is the Mozambique Fangblenny dangerous to divers?
- The Mozambique Fangblenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Mozambique Fangblenny get?
- The Mozambique Fangblenny grows to about 10 cm.