Common name: Fang Blennies

Meiacanthus is a genus of blennies known for their unique defense mechanism: they possess venomous fangs. This adaptation not only deters predators but also aids in capturing prey. In the aquarium, these blennies are generally peaceful and can be kept with a variety of other fish, provided they are not too small or aggressive. They are active swimmers and require plenty of hiding spaces. A varied diet including marine flakes, frozen foods, and live foods helps maintain their health.

1. Common name: Upside-down harptail blenny

   Scientific name: Meiacanthus abditus
2. Common name: Threadless blenny

   Scientific name: Meiacanthus anema
3. 
   Common name: Forktail blenny

   Scientific name: Meiacanthus atrodorsalis
4. Common name: Bundoon fangblenny

   Scientific name: Meiacanthus bundoon
5. Common name: Two-striped fangblenny

   Scientific name: Meiacanthus ditrema
6. 
   Common name: Grammistes blenny

   Scientific name: Meiacanthus grammistes
7. Common name: Kamohara's Fang Blenny

   Scientific name: Meiacanthus kamoharai
8. 
   Common name: Yellow-lined harptail blenny

   Scientific name: Meiacanthus lineatus
9. Common name: Mozambique fangblenny

   Scientific name: Meiacanthus mossambicus
10. 
    Common name: Blackline fangblenny

    Scientific name: Meiacanthus nigrolineatus
11. Common name: Canary Fangblenny

    Scientific name: Meiacanthus oualanensis
12. Common name: Twilight Fangblenny

    Scientific name: Meiacanthus phaeus
13. Common name: Swallowtail fangblenny

    Scientific name: Meiacanthus procne
14. Common name: Disco blenny

    Scientific name: Meiacanthus smithi
15. 
    Common name: Green Canary Blenny

    Scientific name: Meiacanthus tongaensis
16. Common name: One-striped fangblenny

    Scientific name: Meiacanthus vittatus