| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses) |
| Max. size: |
45 cm SL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 17 years |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: Portugal to Morocco and Azores. Also in the Mediterranean. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Adults are found around rocks and seaweeds. Sometime schooling, more solitary when older. Feed on sea urchins, ophiuroids, mollusks, crabs and worms. They reach maturity when 2 years old (15-20 cm). Spawn during February to May in western Mediterranean (Ref. 4742). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). Males build dish shaped nests and guard the eggs (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 May 2008 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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