Emerald wrasse (Centrolabrus trutta)

Scientific name: Centrolabrus trutta Lowe, 1834

The Emerald wrasse (Centrolabrus trutta) is a marine fish of the family Labridae. Native range: Eastern Central Atlantic, known only from Azores, Madeira, and the Canary Islands. Mediterranean.

Biology

Adults are found in the littoral area, near rocks and seagrass beds. Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding. Males build dish shaped nests and guard the eggs.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Centrolabrus trutta
Family
Labridae (Wrasses)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
18.0
Common length
10.0
Depth range
5–15 m (16–49 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 5 - 15 m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Eastern Central Atlantic: known only from Azores, Madeira, and the Canary Islands. Mediterranean.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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