Twilight Fangblenny
Meiacanthus phaeus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–12 m
- Max size: 8.3 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
This fangblenny carries venomous fangs in its lower jaw, a bite that makes predators spit it out and leave it alone. It lives over shallow reef between about three and twelve metres, sticking adhesive eggs to the bottom for the larvae to drift away from.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Meiacanthus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279317.
FAQ
- How deep does the Twilight Fangblenny live?
- The Twilight Fangblenny (Meiacanthus phaeus) is typically found at 3–12 m.
- Is the Twilight Fangblenny dangerous to divers?
- The Twilight Fangblenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Twilight Fangblenny get?
- The Twilight Fangblenny grows to about 8.3 cm.