Rock-pool blenny (Parablennius parvicornis) fish species and information / pictures of Rock-pool blenny - Parablennius parvicornis

Rock-pool blenny (Parablennius parvicornis) fish species information

Scientific Name
Parablennius parvicornis

Common Name
Rock-pool blenny

Biology
Inhabits the shallow littoral zone, in areas exposed to sunlight, between algae-covered pebbles. Feeds almost exclusively on algae (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
Atlantic Ocean
Distribution
Atlantic Ocean: Mauritania to Congo, including the Canary Islands, Cape Verde and Madeira. Also reported from Morocco and the Azores (Ref. 5981).
Range
36°N - 6°S, 32°W - 13°E

Environment

Climate
Subtropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
0 m
Depth To - meters
1 m
Zone
demersal
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 1 m (Ref. 5981)
Trophic Level
2 s.e. 0.00 Based on food items.
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
12.0 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 to moderate vulnerability (28 of 100)
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Least Concern (LC)