| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses) |
| Max. size: |
18 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 8 years |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 50 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: Norway to Morocco. Also known from the Mediterranean and Black Sea. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dark spot on caudal peduncle and front end of dorsal fin (Ref. 35388). |
| Biology: |
On rocky, weed-covered shores (1-50 m); larger specimens deeper than young. Feed on bryozoans, crustaceans and gastropods (Ref. 3397). Spawning takes place in summer when the male defends a territory (Ref. 35388). Used in salmon culture as cleaner fish (Helmut Tethmeyer, pers. comm.). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 June 2008 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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