| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses) |
| Max. size: |
18 cm SL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 8 years |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 50 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: Portugal to northern Morocco, including Azores and Madeira and also throughout the Mediterranean. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Adults are found mainly in eel-grass beds. Often in pairs. Males nest-makers. Feed mainly on mollusks, gastropods, bivalves, tubicolous worms, chitons, sea urchins and bryozoans (Ref. 4742). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 July 2008 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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