Labrus mixtus (bimaculatus)

Wrasses

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Cuckoo wrasse
Kuckuckslippfisch
Labre mêlé;Coquette;Petite vieille
Gallano
Tordo fischietto

Distribution

The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
The species can be found between 2 and 200 Meters.
Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

The species is territorial
Species generally living in a group
The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 40 cm
Maximum age known : 20 year(s)
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
Diet : - Fishes - Mollusks
The animal can show variable colouring
The animal is a protogynous transsexual

Relationship with humans

The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest