Axillary wrasse
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Labriformes
Family: Labridae
Genus: Symphodus
Species:
S. mediterraneus
Binomial name
Symphodus mediterraneus
Synonyms
List
    • Perca mediterranea Linnaeus, 1758
    • Crenilabrus mediterraneus (Linnaeus, 1758)
    • Lutjanus mediterraneus (Linnaeus, 1758)
    • Labrus serpentinus Bonnaterre, 1788
    • Labrus coeruleovittatus Bonnaterre, 1788
    • Labrus unimaculatus J. F. Gmelin, 1789
    • Lutjanus massiliensis Lacépède, 1802
    • Lutjanus brunnichii Lacepède, 1802
    • Crenilabrus brunnichii (Lacepède, 1802)
    • Labrus pittima Rafinesque, 1810
    • Crenilabrus boryanus A. Risso, 1827
    • Crenilabrus nigrescens A. Risso, 1827
    • Crenilabrus pictus R. T. Lowe, 1838

The axillary wrasse (Symphodus mediterraneus) is a species of wrasse native to the eastern Atlantic Ocean from the Azores and Madeira to the coasts of Portugal to Morocco and then along the coastal waters of the Mediterranean Sea. This species can be found in eelgrass beds at depths from 1 to 50 m (3.3 to 164.0 ft). It can reach 18 cm (7.1 in) in standard length, though most do not exceed 12 cm (4.7 in). This species is important to local peoples as a food fish and is also sought as a game fish. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.[2]

Adults are found mainly in eel-grass beds. Often in pairs. Males nest-makers. Feed mainly on mollusks, gastropods, bivalves, tubicolous worms, chitons, sea urchins and bryozoans.[3] Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding

References

  1. ↑ Pollard, D.; Afonso, P. (2010). "Symphodus mediterraneus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T187475A8544986. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-4.RLTS.T187475A8544986.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
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  3. ↑ D.E. Rosen, Breder, C.M. (1966). Modes of reproduction in fishes. Neptune City, New Jersey.: T.F.H. Publications. p. 941.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)


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