Cargados Fangblenny

Meiacanthus fraseri

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
Small
Tropical fish

Meiacanthus fraseri is a species of combtooth blenny found in the western Indian Ocean, around Cargados Carajos. This species grows to a length of 5.4 centimetres (2.1 in) SL. Its specific name honours Thomas H. Fraser of the Mote Marine Laboratory who collected the type.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Blennies and Allies
Family: Blenniidae
Genus: Meiacanthus
Maximum length: 5.4 cm
Water: Marine
Distribution: Western Indian Ocean: Cargados Carajos.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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