Author: Smith & Radcliffe, 1912
Remark: Type locality: Sacol Island, east of Zamboanga, Philippines.
Comments: This species is apparently a Batesian mimic of the saber-toothed blenny <i>Meiacanthus grammistes</i>.  Observed to swim in open water in a similar fashion as this blenny by using its tail to swim rather than the pectoral fins; but if approached, it quickly swims to the cover of reefs (Ref. 48635).  Sexually mature between 6 to 6.5 cm. Solitary or in pairs (Ref 90102).