About Meiacanthus grammistes (Valenciennes, 1836)
Nomenclature
Meiacanthus grammistes, which has the common names striped blenny, striped fang blenny, grammistes blenny, line-spot harptail blenny, and striped poison-fang blenny, is a species of combtooth blenny.
Native Range
This species is native to the western Pacific Ocean.
Habitat
Individuals of this species normally reside in the open ocean, but they will move into shallow saltwater areas and brackish estuaries.
Human Relevance
Meiacanthus grammistes is a venomous species, and it is occasionally sold through the aquarium trade.
Accepted Scientific Name
Its scientific name is Meiacanthus grammistes (Valenciennes, 1836).
