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Early development stages of the red blenny, Parablennius ruber (Teleostei: Blenniidae)

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 October 2008

David Villegas-Ríos ,
Alejandro Martínez ,
Ana María Palmero  and
José Manuel N. Azevedo
David Villegas-Ríos
Affiliation:
Centro de Investigação dos Recursos Naturais (CIRN) and Departamento de Biologia da Universidade dos Açores, R. Mãe de Deus, 9501-801 Ponta Delgada, Açores, Portugal
Alejandro Martínez
Affiliation:
Laboratorio de Bentos, Departamento de Biología Animal, Universidad de La Laguna, Avenida Astrofísico Francisco Sánchez, S/N. Campus de Anchieta, 38206, La Laguna, Spain
Ana María Palmero
Affiliation:
Laboratorio de Bentos, Departamento de Biología Animal, Universidad de La Laguna, Avenida Astrofísico Francisco Sánchez, S/N. Campus de Anchieta, 38206, La Laguna, Spain
José Manuel N. Azevedo*
Affiliation:
Centro de Investigação dos Recursos Naturais (CIRN) and Departamento de Biologia da Universidade dos Açores, R. Mãe de Deus, 9501-801 Ponta Delgada, Açores, Portugal
*
Correspondence should be addressed to: José Manuel N. Azevedo, Centro de Investigação dos Recursos Naturais (CIRN) and Departamento de Biologia da, Universidade dos Açores, R. Mãe de Deus, 9501-801 Ponta Delgada, Açores, Portugal email: azevedo@notes.uac.pt
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Abstract

Little is known about the early development stages of Parablennius ruber. In this paper the following stages are described, and illustrations provided for the first time: middle stage egg, late stage egg, yolk-sac larva and preflexion larva. Recently laid eggs were spherical and orange, attached to the substratum in rock crevices. Eggs measured 1.02 mm in diameter. Newly hatched larva measured 4.65 mm total length and had the mouth closed and the anus open, fully pigmented eyes and a big yolk sac. Pectoral fins were present, rounded and not radially pigmented. Yolk was absorbed in 2–3 days at room temperature. Preflexion larvae had pointed pectoral fins, bigger eyes, well developed lips and strong jaws. Operculae were open. Orange chromatophores began to be noticeable between the eyes.

Keywords

early development stagesred blennyParablennius ruber
Type
Research Article
Information
Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom , Volume 89 , Issue 3 , May 2009 , pp. 605 - 608
Copyright
Copyright © Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom 2008

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