Ballan Wrasse (Labrus bergylta)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Labrus bergylta
- Common name
- Ballan Wrasse
- Category
- Fish
- Family
- Labridae
- Genus
- Labrus
- Size
- 30–70 cm
- Depth
- 2–100 m
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
- Danger level
- Harmless
- Habitats
- rocky-reef, kelp-forest
- Behaviours
- benthic, territorial
- Ocean zones
- East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean
Description
Robust labrid (30-70 cm) coloured variable (grey-red-green by habitat). Massive head, fleshy lips. Coastal reef-algal habitat north (2-100 m) Northeast Atlantic. Territorial benthic herbivore and omnivore. Conservation: least concern. Diving: cold northern coast.
Photo of Ballan Wrasse
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Ballan Wrasse?
- Ballan Wrasse (Labrus bergylta) reaches 30–70 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Ballan Wrasse?
- Ballan Wrasse is found between 2–100 m deep.
- Is the Ballan Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the Ballan Wrasse?
- IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
- Where can you find the Ballan Wrasse?
- Found in: East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean.
Other species in the genus Labrus
Other species in the family Labridae
- Bodianus rufus - Spanish hogfish
- Bodianus pulchellus - Cuban hogfish
- Halichoeres pictus - Rainbow wrasse
- Halichoeres cyanocephalus - Yellowcheek wrasse
- Sparisoma chrysopterum - Redtail parrotfish
- Sparisoma rubripinne - Yellowtail parrotfish
Sources
- Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 126965)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2383624)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia