Ballan wrasse
Labrus bergylta
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A wrasse from the northeastern Atlantic, from rocky areas. All are born female, and some later become males. It reaches 65 centimetres.
- Scientific name
- Labrus bergylta
- Family
- Labridae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Saltwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Labridae
- Order
- Eupercaria/misc
- Synonyms
- Crenilabrus multidentatus, Labrus balanus, Labrus ballan, Labrus berggylta, Labrus comber, Labrus donovani, Labrus lineatus, Labrus maculatus, Labrus neustriae, Labrus nubilus, Labrus reticulatus, Labrus tinca, Labrus variabilis
Origin
- Native region
- Europa, África
Water
- Temperature
- 5–25 °C
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 65.9 cm
- Lifespan
- 34 years
Behavior
- Diet
- Carnivore
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
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