Diversity and Length-Weight relationships of Blenniid Species (Actinopterygii, Blenniidae) from Mediterranean Brackish Waters in Turkey

This study aims to determine the species composition and range of Mediterranean Blennies (Actinopterygii, Blenniidae) occurring in river estuaries and lagoon systems of the Mediterranean coast of Turkey, and to characterise the length-weight relationship of the specimens. A total of 15 sites were surveyed from November 2014 to June 2017. A total of 210 individuals representing 3 fish species (Rusty blenny-Parablennius sanguinolentus, Freshwater blenny-Salaria fluviatilis and Peacock blenny-Salaria pavo) were sampled from five (Besgoz Creek Estuary, Manavgat River Estuary, Karpuzcay Creek Estuary, Koycegiz Lagoon Lake and Beymelek Lagoon Lake) of the localities investigated. The high juvenile densities of S. fluviatilis in Karpuzcay Creek Estuary and P. sanguinolentus in Besgoz Creek Estuary were observed.