Mozambique fangblenny (Meiacanthus mossambicus)

Scientific name: Meiacanthus mossambicus Smith, 1959

The Mozambique fangblenny (Meiacanthus mossambicus) is a marine fish of the family Blenniidae. Native range: Western Indian Ocean, East Africa, Comoro Islands and Madagascar. Reported as likely at Seychelles but Randall and van Egmond 1994 believe otherwise.

Biology

Inhabits coral reefs in areas with poor to moderate coral growth; often over coral rubble. Oviparous. Eggs are demersal and adhesive.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Meiacanthus mossambicus
Family: Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 10.0
Environment: Marine; reef-associated
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Western Indian Ocean: East Africa, Comoro Islands and Madagascar. Reported as likely at Seychelles but Randall and van Egmond 1994 believe otherwise.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)