The forktail blenny is an example of the fanged blenny. Unlike many of the other species of blenny popular in the hobby the forktail blenny possesses a swim bladder and is an open water swimmer. Like all fang blennies it has small venomous fangs in its mouth that it uses to defend itself from predators. It is exceptionally rare for them to pose a threat to humans in captivity or not.

WARNING: FORKTAIL BLENNIES HAVE VENOMOUS FANGS

Care Level- Moderate

Temperament- Semi-Aggressive

Max Size- 5”

Diet- Omnivore

Reef Safe- Yes