Striped Poison-Fang Blenny
Meiacanthus grammistes
- Group: Blenny
- Typical depth: 1–20 m
- Max size: 11 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
Bold black and yellow stripes warn what this blenny carries: venomous fangs in its lower jaw that make predators spit it out unharmed. It lives in sheltered lagoon and seaward reefs, sometimes with several adults near one another, and sticks its eggs to the substrate on a small adhesive pad.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Meiacanthus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279310.
FAQ
- How deep does the Striped Poison-Fang Blenny live?
- The Striped Poison-Fang Blenny (Meiacanthus grammistes) is typically found at 1–20 m.
- Is the Striped Poison-Fang Blenny dangerous to divers?
- The Striped Poison-Fang Blenny can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Striped Poison-Fang Blenny get?
- The Striped Poison-Fang Blenny grows to about 11 cm.