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The Bundoon fangblenny (Meiacanthus bundoon) is a saltwater fish of the family Blenniidae that grows up to 10 cm.
Description
The Bundoon fangblenny is a small blenny (Blenniidae) from the southwestern Pacific, around Fiji and Tonga. The species grows to about 10 cm and has a dark-blue to black body with a yellow tail. Distinctive are two large, grooved venom fangs in the lower jaw: when it bites it delivers a mild venom that deters predators. As a reef-dweller it hovers above coral and picks small zooplankton. To humans it is virtually harmless, but a bite when handled can inject mild venom.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Bundoon fangblenny?
The Bundoon fangblenny has an elongate, eel-like body and is mainly blue. Bears venomous spines or tissue; handle with great care.
Where does the Bundoon fangblenny live?
The Bundoon fangblenny lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Oceania: Fiji, New Caledonia, Tonga
How big does the Bundoon fangblenny get?
The Bundoon fangblenny grows to a maximum of about 10 cm.
Is the Bundoon fangblenny dangerous to humans?
The Bundoon fangblenny is venomous — handle spines with care and seek medical help after a sting if needed. This small fish bites only if grabbed; its grooved teeth deliver a mild venom that mainly deters predators. For a bite to a human: clean with fresh water; pain and slight swelling usually subside on their own. For persistent symptoms seek medical advice.
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Same genus Meiacanthus
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