Lined Fangblenny
Meiacanthus lineatus
- Group: Other
- Max size: 9.5 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
This small blenny carries venom in its canine teeth, enough protection that other fish mimic its appearance to share the safety. It glues its eggs to the substrate on a sticky pad, and the larvae drift in shallow coastal water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Meiacanthus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279313.
FAQ
- Is the Lined Fangblenny dangerous to divers?
- The Lined Fangblenny can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Lined Fangblenny get?
- The Lined Fangblenny grows to about 9.5 cm.