Threadless Blenny
Meiacanthus anema
- Group: Blenny
- Typical depth: 0–10 m
- Max size: 7.2 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
This little blenny carries venom in glands linked to grooved fangs in its lower jaw, and predators that swallow one usually spit it back out unharmed. It lives in estuaries and even freshwater, often among mangroves, and lays sticky eggs anchored to the bottom.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Meiacanthus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279303.
FAQ
- How deep does the Threadless Blenny live?
- The Threadless Blenny (Meiacanthus anema) is typically found at 0–10 m.
- Is the Threadless Blenny dangerous to divers?
- The Threadless Blenny can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Threadless Blenny get?
- The Threadless Blenny grows to about 7.2 cm.