Birthmark Fangblenny
Meiacanthus naevius
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–5 m
- Max size: 3.6 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: VU
A small fangblenny under four centimetres long, it carries venom glands in its lower jaw fangs that make predators spit it out fast. It lives in the shallows of coral reefs between three and five metres, and is listed as Vulnerable.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Meiacanthus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279315.
FAQ
- How deep does the Birthmark Fangblenny live?
- The Birthmark Fangblenny (Meiacanthus naevius) is typically found at 3–5 m.
- Is the Birthmark Fangblenny dangerous to divers?
- The Birthmark Fangblenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Birthmark Fangblenny get?
- The Birthmark Fangblenny grows to about 3.6 cm.