One-striped fangblenny (Meiacanthus vittatus)

Scientific name: Meiacanthus vittatus Smith-Vaniz, 1976

The One-striped fangblenny (Meiacanthus vittatus) is a marine fish of the family Blenniidae. Native range: Western Pacific, Irian Jaya, Indonesia to the Solomon Islands.

Biology

Found in coral reefs, usually on sheltered inshore reefs. Mimicked by juvenile Cheilodipterus zonatus. Also mimicked by the apogonid C nigrotaeniatus which is much more widespread and adapts in coloration to various Meiacanthus spp. Occurs mainly solitarily. Oviparous. Eggs are demersal and adhesive.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Meiacanthus vittatus
Family: Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 8.5
Depth range: 10–30 m (33–98 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 10 - 30 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Western Pacific: Irian Jaya, Indonesia to the Solomon Islands.
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.)