| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses) |
| Max. size: |
40 cm SL (male/unsexed); 30 cm TL (female); max. reported age: 20 years |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 2 - 200 m, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: Norway south to Senegal, Azores and Madeira. Also in the Mediterranean. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Adults are found in the algal zone of rocky shores (Ref. 35388). Usually solitary or in pairs with young. Females lay about 1,000 eggs in a nest of algae; the nest is guarded by the male (Ref. 35388). Feed mainly on crustaceans but also fishes and mollusks (Ref. 4742) and worms (Ref. 35388). Oviparous (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 June 2008 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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