Parablennius sanguinolentus (Pallas, 1814)
Rusty blenny
Parablennius sanguinolentus
photo by Patzner, R.

Family:  Blenniidae (Combtooth blennies), subfamily: Salariinae
Max. size:  20 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 1 m, non-migratory
Distribution:  Eastern Atlantic: Loire, France to Morocco including the Mediterranean and Black Sea.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 11-11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21-21; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 21-21
Biology:  Are residents in intertidal areas with homing behavior (Ref. 32612). They are found between pebbles or at margins of steep, filamentous algae-covered rocks exposed to sunlight. They make underwater 'flight' over long distances. Feed almost exclusively on algae (Ref. 205), favoring the algae Ulva (Ref. 94105). Spawns from May to July. Oviparous. Eggs are demersal and adhesive (Ref. 205), and are attached to the substrate via a filamentous, adhesive pad or pedestal (Ref. 94114). Larvae are planktonic, often found in shallow, coastal waters (Ref. 94114).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 November 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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