One-striped fangblenny
📖 Overview
Adults are found in coral reefs, usually on sheltered inshore reefs which occur mainly solitarily . 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 . Mimicked by Cheilodipterus parazonatus and juvenile Scolopsis margaritifer and juvenile Cheilodipterus zonatus . Also mimicked by the apogonid C nigrotaeniatus which is much more widespread and adapts in coloration to various Meiacanthus spp. Minimum depth of 1 m reported from Ref. 90102.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 3 - 4; Dorsal soft rays (total): 25 - 27; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 17 - 21. Pale grey on upper half, whitish below with bold black mid-lateral stripe. Dorsal rays usually IV; segmented caudal rays 11-12; outer lobe of caudal fins filamentous in adult males; body depth ca. 5.0 in SL. Maximum size to 6.5 cm TL .: elongated; Cross section: oval.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for One-striped fangblenny is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 30 m . Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"One-striped fangblenny 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
Detailed nutritional data for One-striped fangblenny is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for One-striped fangblenny has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
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🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Black-ribbon Harptail Blenny · Blackstripe Fangblenny · One-striped Fangblenny |
| 🌍CES | slizoun jednopruhý |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Blênio-cardinal-de-uma-listra |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect One-striped fangblenny.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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