Cuckoo Wrasse
Labrus Mixtus
< 40 cm
Max size
2–200 m
Depth
Uncommon
Rarity
Reefs
Mediterranean Sea, Temperate Atlantic
About
Overview
The Cuckoo Wrasse (Labrus mixtus) is a striking, non-migratory marine fish native to the eastern Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. Known for its vibrant colors and complex life history, this species is a common sight among rocky reefs and algal zones.
Sources
- Labrus mixtus, Cuckoo wrasse : fisheries, gamefish, aquarium - FishBase
- Cuckoo wrasse - Wikipedia
- The cuckoo wrasse, Labrus mixtus (Pisces: Labridae): biological indices for life history and conservation - Scientia Marina
- Discover the cuckoo wrasse - Nausicaa
- Cuckoo Wrasse (Labrus mixtus) - Atlantis Gozo Diving Malta
Distribution
Based on iNaturalist community observations