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Striped Fangblenny - Meiacanthus grammistes
The Striped Fangblenny - Meiacanthus grammistes is white with yellowish head and upper body with 3 black stripes; black edges on dorsal and anal fins, black spots on tail.
Called Fangblenny because they have two large sharp upper teeth like fangs.
''Meiacanthus grammistes'' is a species of combtooth blenny from the western Pacific Ocean. The fish stays in the open ocean, but travels into shallow saltwater and brackish estuaries. This venomous species occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade. The fish is stout and deep-bodied, with a pointed snout and long continuous dorsal fin. It is brown with tan wavy bands stretching the length of its body. On the dorsal fin near the head is a small blue spot. This species grows to 11 cm TL.
