goldsinny wrasse
| Scientific name | Ctenolabrus rupestris |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Linnaeus |
| Year of description | 1758 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Labridae |
| Genus | Ctenolabrus |
Introduction
Ctenolabrus rupestris, commonly known as goldsinny wrasse, is a salt water fish.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size11 cm
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Maximum size18 cm
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Longevity8 year
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Average size11 cm
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Maximum size18 cm
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Longevity8 year
How to recognize the goldsinny wrasse ?
The goldsinny wrasse measures between 11 and 18 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly rose and blanc body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving in small groups
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
The goldsinny wrasse is a fish living in small groups naturally found near the bottom. This species is carnivorous .
Although the goldsinny wrasse is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond sur substrat caché
The goldsinny wrasse is a fish ovipare qui pond sur substrat caché. This fish protects its eggs from nearby predators.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
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What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature9 - 15 °C
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Depth1 - 20 m
Biotope presentation
The goldsinny wrasse is most often found at a depth between 1m and 20m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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