Molecular data confirm the validity of the portuguese blenny (Parablennius ruber, Valenciennes, 1836) and its presence in Western Europe

Almada, Vítor Carvalho; Domingues, Vera dos Santos; Monteiro, Nuno Miguel; Almada, Frederico José Oliveira de; Santos, Ricardo Serrão

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Almada, Vítor Carvalho

Domingues, Vera dos Santos

Monteiro, Nuno Miguel

Almada, Frederico José Oliveira de

Santos, Ricardo Serrão

Abstract(s)

DNA sequence analysis confirms the distinction between Parablennius ruber and Parablennius gattorugine, simultaneously validating the presence of the former species in Western Europe where it has been reported for >150 years. A possible scenario involving speciation of P. ruber at the Azores and subsequent transport of larvae to Europe, a process that may be still occurring nowadays, could explain this pattern of occurrence.