Acantholabrus palloni

Wrasses

Scale-rayed wrasse
Stachel-Lippfisch
Schubvin lipvis
Acantholabre
Tordo de fondo
Lappira imperiali

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 20 and 500 Meters.
Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

Species generally solitary
The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 25 cm
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.

Relationship with humans

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