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Labrus viridis Linnaeus, 1758 |
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photo by
Patzner, R. |
| Family: | Labridae (Wrasses) | |||
| Max. size: | 47 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic: Portugal to Morocco, and the Mediterranean and Black Sea. | |||
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| Biology: | Adults are found in littoral zone, near rocks and eel-grass beds (Ref. 3666). Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). Males build dish shaped nests and guard the eggs (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 12 June 2008 (A4ad) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||