| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses) |
| Max. size: |
17.7 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 73.9 g; max. reported age: 4 years |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 50 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: throughout the Mediterranean and western part of Black Sea. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Adults are found near rocks, mainly in eel-grass beds. Adhesive eggs laid by one or more female in nest of algae built by male (Ref. 4742). Males grow faster than females (Ref. 4742). Oviparous (Ref. 205). |
| 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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