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Updated 2/27/2024

Family Blenniidae

FIJI

Meiacanthus oualanensis



Savusavu Bay, Fiji, 10 feet


Paradise Taveuni, Fiji, 30 feet

CANARY FANGBLENNY

This blenny mimics cleaner wrasses and feeds by darting at unwary fishes to nip off scales and skin.  It is quite common on shallow reefs in small groups.  The body is tallest behind the head with a curved outline unlike the slender Fiji Fangblenny.  Attains 4 inches.  Endemic to Fiji.