ONE-STRIPED FANGBLENNY

Meiacanthus vittatus


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Meiacanthus vittatus Smith-Vaniz, 1976 Meiacanthus vittatus Smith-Vaniz, 1976

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Found in coral reefs, usually on sheltered inshore reefs (Ref. 41819). Mimicked by juvenile Cheilodipterus zonatus (Ref. 9710). Also mimicked by the apogonid C nigrotaeniatus that is much more widespread and adapts in coloration to various Meiacanthus spp. Occurs mainly solitary (Ref. 48636). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Eggs are demersal and adhesive (Ref. 205).