Blackline fangblenny (Meiacanthus nigrolineatus)

Scientific name: Meiacanthus nigrolineatus Smith-Vaniz, 1969

The Blackline fangblenny (Meiacanthus nigrolineatus) is a marine fish of the family Blenniidae. Native range: Western Indian Ocean, Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.

Biology

Swims above the bottom. Juveniles observed to mingle with apogonid fishes among Diadema spines as a means of protection against predators like Pterois. Feeds on zooplankton. Oviparous. Eggs are demersal and adhesive.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Meiacanthus nigrolineatus
Family: Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 9.5
Environment: Marine; reef-associated
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Venomous
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)