Forktail Blenny (Meiacanthus atrodorsalis)

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Forktail Blenny

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Forktail Blenny

Meiacanthus atrodorsalis

Difficulty

Moderate

Min. Tank Size

114 Litres (30 US G.)

Size

7.6-12.7cm (3-5 ")

sg

1.021 - 1.023

pH

8.1 - 8.4

Temp.

22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)

Water Hardness

8-12 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:1 M:F

Availability

Uncommon

Diet

Omnivore

Life Span

3-8 years

Habitat

Western Pacific

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


Identification[edit]

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[edit]

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

Pictures[edit]

References[edit]

  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[edit]

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