Forktail Blenny (Meiacanthus atrodorsalis)

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Forktail Blenny

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Forktail Blenny

Meiacanthus atrodorsalis

114 Litres (30 US G.)

7.6-12.7cm (3-5 ")

pH

8.1 - 8.4

22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)

8-12 °d

1:1 M:F

3-8 years

Family

Blenniidae





Additional names

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

Additional scientific names

Petroscirtes atrodorsalis, Meiacanthus atrodorsalis atrodorsalis, Petroscirtes herlihyi


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].

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