Cuckoo Wrasse (Labrus mixtus)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Labrus mixtus
- Common name
- Cuckoo Wrasse
- Category
- Fish
- Family
- Labridae
- Genus
- Labrus
- Size
- 25–55 cm
- Depth
- 5–50 m
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
- Danger level
- Harmless
- Habitats
- rocky-reef, kelp-forest
- Behaviours
- benthic, territorial
- Ocean zones
- East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean
Description
Spectacular labrid (25-55 cm) alternating vertical red and white bands. Shallow coastal reef-algal habitat (5-50 m) Northeast Atlantic. Territorial benthic omnivore. Conservation: least concern. Diving: north coast.
Photo of Cuckoo Wrasse
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Cuckoo Wrasse?
- Cuckoo Wrasse (Labrus mixtus) reaches 25–55 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Cuckoo Wrasse?
- Cuckoo Wrasse is found between 5–50 m deep.
- Is the Cuckoo Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the Cuckoo Wrasse?
- IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
- Where can you find the Cuckoo 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 151501)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2383649)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia