Least Concern· population stable· assessed 2014

Blenny (Fang Blenny)

Meiacanthus grammistes

Sighting evidence at Izu Oceanic Park, Izu Peninsula

Photo: François Libert · CC BY-NC-SA

Fang blennies at IOP occupy holes and crevices in the rubble slope, darting out to feed on zooplankton before retreating with remarkable speed. They possess grooved venomous fangs — a trait so effective as a deterrent that several non-venomous species mimic their colouration for protection, creating a fascinating Batesian mimicry complex.

Evidence at this site

0 records within 25 km

Confidence: low

No date on file

How is this calculated?

Sighting evidence is compiled from iNaturalist observation records within a set proximity radius, filtered for quality-grade observations. “Last confirmed” is the date of the most recent research-grade record. Record count covers a rolling 24-month window. Confidence reflects record count, recency, and consistency of seasonal signal.