Disco blenny
📖 Overview
Adults occur in coastal and inner reef habitats to about 20 m depth . Juveniles usually found solitary and adults occasionally in pairs . Oviparous. Eggs are demersal and adhesive , and are attached to the substrate via a filamentous, adhesive pad or pedestal . Larvae are planktonic, often found in shallow, coastal waters . Sexual dimorphism present.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Similar to M. atrodorsalis, but lacks yellow and black lines from eye and along dorsal fin are longer and thicker .: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Disco blenny is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Disco blenny is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 20 m . Tropical West Pacific: northern Sri Lanka, and western Java Sea.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Meiacanthus Smithi is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 17.9 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 93 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Disco blenny has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔍 Similar Species
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