| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses) |
| Max. size: |
15 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 35 - 200 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: Including Madeira and the Mediterranean; barely touching into the northernmost portion of the area, if at all. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found in deep rocky areas. Feed on crabs, gastropods and polychaetes (Ref. 4742). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 February 2014 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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