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Symphodus rostratus (Bloch, 1791) Sublet |
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photo by
Patzner, R. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses), subfamily: Labrinae | |||
| Max. size: | 17.7 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 73.9 g; max. reported age: 4 years | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 50 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: throughout the Mediterranean and western part of Black Sea. | |||
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| Biology: | Adults are found near rocks, mainly in eel-grass beds. Adhesive eggs laid by one or more female in nest of algae built by male (Ref. 4742). Males grow faster than females (Ref. 4742). Oviparous (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 February 2014 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||