Forktail Blenny (Meiacanthus atrodorsalis)

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Contents 1 Alternative names 1.1 Synonyms 2 Sexing 3 Tank compatibility 4 Diet 5 Feeding regime 6 Environment Specifics 7 Behaviour 8 Identification 9 Species Note 10 Pictures 11 References 12 External links

Alternative names

Forktail Blenny, Lyretail Fang Blenny, Yellowtail Fang Blenny, Poison Fang Blenny

Synonyms

Petroscirtes atrodorsalis, Meiacanthus atrodorsalis atrodorsalis, Petroscirtes herlihyi

Sexing

Unknown

Tank compatibility

Unknown

Diet

Unknown

Feeding regime

Unknown

Environment Specifics

Unknown

Behaviour

Unknown

Identification

This fish is typical Blenny in shape with a long body and large eyes positioned at the top of it's boxy head. The Forktail Blenny has a caudal fin that resembles a fork, with two long exterior spines and five much shorter middle spines. The body is a pale blue that runs like watercolour into a bluish-yellow at the tail.

Species Note

This fish needs careful handling as it has a venomous bite^[1].

Pictures

References

1. ↑ Predation Protection in the Poison-Fang Blenny, Meiacanthus atrodorsalis, and Its Mimics, Ecsenius bicolor and Runula laudandus (Blenniidae) by George S Losey

External links

• Fishbase (Mirrors: )

• Live Aquaria