Portuguese blenny

Parablennius ruber

Fourteen Point One Centimeters Blenny

Portuguese blenny is a marine fish found around Eastern Atlantic. It inhabits coastal waters. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 14.1 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Blennies and Allies
Family: Blenniidae
Genus: Parablennius
Maximum length: 14.1 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: fusiform
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 .
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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