Portuguese blenny (Parablennius ruber) fish species and information / pictures of Portuguese blenny - Parablennius ruber

Portuguese blenny (Parablennius ruber) fish species information

Scientific Name
Parablennius ruber

Common Name
Portuguese blenny

Biology
Inhabits rocky shores (Ref. 5981). Solitary or in groups or 5 to 15 (Ref. 5981). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Eggs are demersal and adhesive (Ref. 205).

Classification

Classified By
Valenciennes, 1836
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Combtooth blennies (Blenniidae)

Distribution

Region
Eastern Atlantic
Distribution
Eastern Atlantic: except for old citations, Parablennius ruber is only mentioned as being observed in Portuguese waters (mainland Portugal, Azores, and Madeira). This is probably due to the recent date of the revalidation of the species. An analysis of data from other populations that have been considered as Parablennius gattorugine is needed to establish the distribution of Parablennius ruber.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Subtropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
2 m
Depth To - meters
20 m
Zone
demersal
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 2 - 20 m (Ref. 5981), usually 5 - ? m (Ref. 5981)
Trophic Level
2.92 s.e. 0.37 Based on diet studies.
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
14.1 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Unknown
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (23 of 100)
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (tm=1)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated