Sulawesi Fangblenny
Meiacanthus vicinus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–10 m
- Max size: 4.1 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small fangblenny of sheltered coastal, lagoon and outer reefs, this fish keeps to the top 10 metres alone or in pairs. Its sticky eggs anchor to the bottom on an adhesive pad, and the larvae drift through coastal shallows.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Blenniiformes › Blenniidae › Meiacanthus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279322.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sulawesi Fangblenny live?
- The Sulawesi Fangblenny (Meiacanthus vicinus) is typically found at 1–10 m.
- Is the Sulawesi Fangblenny dangerous to divers?
- The Sulawesi Fangblenny is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sulawesi Fangblenny get?
- The Sulawesi Fangblenny grows to about 4.1 cm.