Forktail Blenny (Meiacanthus atrodorsalis)
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Forktail Blenny
Forktail Blenny
Meiacanthus atrodorsalis
114 Litres (30 US G.)
7.6-12.7cm (3-5 ")
8.1 - 8.4
22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
3-8 years
Family
Blenniidae
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Additional names
- Forktail Blenny, Lyretail Fang Blenny, Yellowtail Fang Blenny, Poison Fang Blenny
Additional scientific names
- Petroscirtes atrodorsalis, Meiacanthus atrodorsalis atrodorsalis, Petroscirtes herlihyi
Origin
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Sexing
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Tank compatibility
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Diet
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Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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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
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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