Ctenolabrus rupestris (Linnaeus, 1758) Goldsinny-wrasse |
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Ferreira, V. |
Family: | Labridae (Wrasses) | |||
Max. size: | 18 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 8 years | |||
Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 50 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: Norway to Morocco. Also known from the Mediterranean and Black Sea. | |||
Diagnosis: | Dark spot on caudal peduncle and front end of dorsal fin (Ref. 35388). | |||
Biology: | On rocky, weed-covered shores (1-50 m); larger specimens deeper than young. Feed on bryozoans, crustaceans and gastropods (Ref. 3397). Spawning takes place in summer when the male defends a territory (Ref. 35388). Used in salmon culture as cleaner fish (Helmut Tethmeyer, pers. comm.). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 12 June 2008 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |