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Forktail blenny (Meiacanthus atrodorsalis)
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Ecological Illustration of Forktail blenny (Meiacanthus atrodorsalis)
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Blenniidae

Forktail blenny

Meiacanthus atrodorsalis

Blue lash like eye marking

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Oceania
  • Southeast Asia
  • Elongated
  • Small
  • Tropical fish

Forktail blenny is a marine fish found around Western Pacific. It inhabits reef habitat. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 11 cm.

Class
Teleosts
Order
Blennies and Allies
Family
Blenniidae
Genus
Meiacanthus
Water type
Marine
Body shape
elongated
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