Ballan wrasse (Labrus bergylta) fish species and information / pictures of Ballan wrasse - Labrus bergylta

Ballan wrasse (Labrus bergylta) fish species information

Scientific Name
Labrus bergylta

Common Name
Ballan wrasse

Biology
Adults are found in littoral (10-20 m) zone around rocks, offshore reefs, and seaweed. Young often in intertidal areas. All are born females and change sex when they are 4-14 years old (Ref. 35388). One (or more) female spawns in nest of algae, built by male in a crevice. Feed on crustaceans and mollusks (Ref. 4742). Oviparous (Ref. 205).

Classification

Classified By
Ascanius, 1767
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Wrasses (Labridae)

Distribution

Region
Eastern Atlantic
Distribution
Eastern Atlantic: Norway to Morocco, including Madeira, the Azores and the Canary Islands. Doubtful records from Mediterranean, Adriatic and Marmara seas (Ref. 4742).
Range
68°N - 20°N, 32°W - 30°E

Environment

Climate
Temperate
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
1 m
Depth To - meters
50 m
Zone
reef-associated
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 50 m (Ref. 5292), usually 2 - 30 m (Ref. 35388)
Trophic Level
3.07 s.e. 0.30 Based on diet studies.
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
True
Is kept in Aquariums
True

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
65.9 cm
Common Length
50.0 cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5625 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Fisheries: subsistence fisheries; gamefish: yes; aquarium: commercial
Vulnerability
High to very high vulnerability (67 of 100)
Resilience
Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (K=0.1; tmax=29; tm=2-9)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Least Concern (LC)