Grey wrasse

Symphodus cinereus

Saltwater
Least Concern

Max length: 16 cm

Classification

Class: Teleostei
Order: Eupercaria incertae sedis
Family: Labridae
Genus: Symphodus

Distribution

Atlantic, Northeast
Mediterranean and Black Sea

About the grey wrasse

The grey wrasse (Symphodus cinereus) is a species of wrasse native to the eastern Atlantic Ocean and along the coasts of the Mediterranean Sea to the Black Sea. It inhabits coastal waters, preferring beds of eelgrass at depths from 1 to 20 m (3.3 to 65.6 ft). It can reach 16 cm (6.3 in) in total length, though most do not exceed 8 cm (3.1 in). It is important to local peoples as a food fish and is popular as a game fish. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.

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Where the grey wrasse lives

Distribution data from GBIF (DOI: 10.15468/dl.8rzs8d).

Also known as

Grauer Lippfisch
Wargacz szary
Gråsnultra
Tamborer
Karraspio gris
Рябчик
Зеленушка рябчик
جراى وراس
Сива лапина
Зеленушка-орябок
灰扁隆頭魚