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Meiacanthus fraseri Smith-Vaniz, 1976 |
| Family: | Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Blenniinae | |||
| Max. size: | 5.43 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 4 - 9 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean: Cargados Carajos. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Oviparous. Eggs are demersal and adhesive (Ref. 205), and are attached to the substrate via a filamentous, adhesive pad or pedestal (Ref. 94114). Larvae are planktonic, often found in shallow, coastal waters (Ref. 94114). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 28 March 2009 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||