Parablennius marmoreus Breeding Information

Species:	Parablennius marmoreus
Has Successfully been bred and raised in captivity Reference:
Class:	C
Synonyms:	Blennius marmoreus
Environment:	Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 10 m (Ref. 9710 )
Size/Weight/Age:	Max length : 8.5 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 7251 )
Distribution:	Tropical Western Atlantic: USA and Canada. The Arctic. Tropical to polar climates of northern hemisphere.
Description:	Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 18; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 19 - 20. No median row of cirri; supraorbital cirri branched (Ref. 26938 ). With numerous small brown spots; small black spot at front of dorsal fin; edge of anal fin pale (Ref. 13442 ).
Biology:	Inhabits eroded basins and limestone boulders covered by an algal mat, sea fans, etc. (Ref. 5521 ). Sometimes around mangrove roots, young are sometimes found in floating Sargassum (Ref. 26938 ). Omnivorous, but feeds mostly on algae (Ref. 13442 ). Oviparous (Ref. 205 ). Eggs are demersal and adhesive (Ref. 205 ).
Data Sheet:	http://www.fishbase.org/summary/speciessummary.php?id=3769
WoRMS:	http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxlist&tName=Parablennius marmoreus
Classification Request:	Classification Request Not Available