Sulu Fangblenny
Meiacanthus abditus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–40 m
- Max size: 11 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The Sulu fangblenny gathers in small schools along deep outer reef walls and often swims upside down across the ceilings of large caves. It lays demersal eggs anchored to the rock, and the larvae drift in coastal plankton before settling onto the reef.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Meiacanthus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279302.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sulu Fangblenny live?
- The Sulu Fangblenny (Meiacanthus abditus) is typically found at 3–40 m.
- Is the Sulu Fangblenny dangerous to divers?
- The Sulu Fangblenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sulu Fangblenny get?
- The Sulu Fangblenny grows to about 11 cm.