Swallowtail Fangblenny
Meiacanthus procne
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–16 m
- Max size: 7 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This fangblenny carries venomous canines that make predators think twice, and its forked tail gives it a swallow like silhouette. It lays sticky eggs fixed to the bottom, and the young spend their early life adrift in shallow coastal water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Meiacanthus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279318.
FAQ
- How deep does the Swallowtail Fangblenny live?
- The Swallowtail Fangblenny (Meiacanthus procne) is typically found at 0–16 m.
- Is the Swallowtail Fangblenny dangerous to divers?
- The Swallowtail Fangblenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Swallowtail Fangblenny get?
- The Swallowtail Fangblenny grows to about 7 cm.