Manus Fangblenny
Meiacanthus limbatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 25–55 m
- Max size: 3.7 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
A fangblenny of sheltered inshore reefs and steep outer slopes, it gathers in schools of forty or fifty near vertical walls and caves, usually between twenty five and fifty five metres. The fangs that name it deliver a venomous bite that keeps predators wary.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Meiacanthus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279312.
FAQ
- How deep does the Manus Fangblenny live?
- The Manus Fangblenny (Meiacanthus limbatus) is typically found at 25–55 m.
- Is the Manus Fangblenny dangerous to divers?
- The Manus Fangblenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Manus Fangblenny get?
- The Manus Fangblenny grows to about 3.7 cm.