Scale-rayed wrasse

Acantholabrus palloni

Not Evaluated Saltwater

Max Length

25.0 cm

Depth Range

30-500m

Family

Labridae

About

A wrasse from the northeastern Atlantic and Mediterranean with distinctive scale patterns on the dorsal fin rays. Inhabits rocky reefs and seagrass beds at 5-100m depth. Feeds on invertebrates.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	25.0 cm
Depth Range	30-500m

Habitat & Distribution

Rocky reefs and seagrass meadows of the northeastern Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea, at 5-100m depth. Common in temperate European and North African coastal waters.

Water Type

Saltwater

Depth Range

30-500m

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Taxonomy

Order	Perciformes (Perch-like fishes)
Family	Labridae (Wrasses)
Species	Acantholabrus palloni

Frequently Asked Questions

How big does Scale-rayed wrasse get?

Scale-rayed wrasse can grow up to 25.0 cm long.

Where is Scale-rayed wrasse found?

Rocky reefs and seagrass meadows of the northeastern Atlantic and Mediterranean Sea, at 5-100m depth. Common in temperate European and North African coastal waters.

What family does Scale-rayed wrasse belong to?

Scale-rayed wrasse (Acantholabrus palloni) belongs to the family Labridae (Wrasses) in the order Perciformes (Perch-like fishes).