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Rock-pool Blenny - Parablennius parvicornis
Rock-pool Blenny - Parablennius parvicornis (Valenciennes, 1836) [more of this species]
A blenny that occurs in the Eastern Atlantic African Coast from the Congo River to Cape Blanc (Mauritania/ Western Sahara border) as well as Cape Verde and the Canary Islands, Madeira and the Azores which are further north than Cape Blanc. This species is replaced by P. sanguinolentus in the Mediterranean and Morroco south toe Casablanca. The two species are seperated by about 14° Latitude along the coast. This species has 1 less dorsal spine (X vs XI), some slight differences in dentition and pigmentation.
It is best identified by having 6-7 light stripes radiating outwards around the eyes. The base colour can be very dark to light olive green. The body and the dorsal fins are marbled with a darker shade. There are also lighter spots all over its body including the dorsal and pectoral fins. The front of the dorsal fin is edged with red and the rear edge and the entire length of the anal fin is bordered with a black with a white edige.
Date: July 21, 2015
Location: Playa Blanca [more at this location]
Country: Spain
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Rock-pool Blenny - Parablennius parvicornis
Rock-pool Blenny - Parablennius parvicornis (Valenciennes, 1836) [more of this species]
A blenny that occurs in the Eastern Atlantic African Coast from the Congo River to Cape Blanc (Mauritania/ Western Sahara border) as well as Cape Verde and the Canary Islands, Madeira and the Azores which are further north than Cape Blanc. This species is replaced by P. sanguinolentus in the Mediterranean and Morroco south toe Casablanca. The two species are seperated by about 14° Latitude along the coast. This species has 1 less dorsal spine (X vs XI), some slight differences in dentition and pigmentation.
It is best identified by having 6-7 light stripes radiating outwards around the eyes. The base colour can be very dark to light olive green. The body and the dorsal fins are marbled with a darker shade. There are also lighter spots all over its body including the dorsal and pectoral fins. The front of the dorsal fin is edged with red and the rear edge and the entire length of the anal fin is bordered with a black with a white edige.
Date: July 21, 2015
Location: Playa Blanca [more at this location]
Country: Spain
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©Copyright Notice
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