Meiacanthus naevius Smith-Vaniz, 1987
Birthmark fangblenny

Family:  Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Blenniinae
Max. size:  3.58 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 5 m
Distribution:  Eastern Indian Ocean: known only from Western Australia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Oviparous. Eggs are demersal and adhesive (Ref. 205), and are attached to the substrate via a filamentous, adhesive pad or pedestal (Ref. 94114). Larvae are planktonic, often found in shallow, coastal waters (Ref. 94114).
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 28 March 2009 (D2) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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