Ocellated wrasse
Symphodus ocellatus
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A wrasse from the Mediterranean, the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov, from rocky areas and seagrass beds. The male builds a nest of algae. It reaches 18.5 centimetres but usually measures about 12.
- Scientific name
- Symphodus ocellatus
- Family
- Labridae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Saltwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Labridae
- Order
- Eupercaria/misc
- Synonyms
- Crenilabrus bertini, Crenilabrus ocellatus, Labrus ocellaris, Labrus ocellatus, Labrus reticulatus, Symphodus ocellaris, Symphodus ocellatus bertini, Symphodus ocellatus ocellatus
Origin
- Native region
- Europa, África, Ásia
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 18.5 cm
- Lifespan
- 5 years
Behavior
- Diet
- Omnivore
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
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