pointed-snout wrass

Scientific name Symphodus rostratus
Descriptor Bloch
Year of description 1791
IUCN category LC
Family Labridae
Genus Symphodus
Symphodus rostratus Symphodus rostratus

Introduction

Symphodus rostratus, commonly known as pointed-snout wrass, is a salt water fish from the Mediterranean Sea.

Who is it?

Morphology

  • Average size
    12 cm
  • Maximum size
    14 cm
  • Shape
    Rectangular
  • Mimicry
    plants
  • Average size
    12 cm
  • Maximum size
    14 cm
  • Shape
    Rectangular
  • Mimicry
    plants

How to recognize the pointed-snout wrass ?

The pointed-snout wrass measures between 12 and 14 cm. This fish is unicolore with a predominantly vert and marron body.

Behaviour & Life cycle

  • diet
    omnivorous with carnivorous tendency
  • Sociability
    living as a couple or alone
  • territorial
    Yes
  • Way of living
    diurnal

The pointed-snout wrass is a fish living as a couple or alone naturally found near the bottom. This species is omnivorous with carnivorous tendency .

The pointed-snout wrass is a territorial animal that does not tolerate any incursions into its living area. It is particularly virulent against other territorial species and it can provoke heated fights. Relationships between conspecifics are also hectic, with each seeking to secure its place.

Reproduction

  • Reproduction
    ovipare qui pond sur substrat découvert

The pointed-snout wrass is a fish ovipare qui pond sur substrat découvert.

Harmless species

This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.

Where to find it?

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What is its habitat?

Natural environment characteristics

  • Depth
    0 - 50 m

Biotope presentation

The pointed-snout wrass is most often found at a depth between 0m and 50m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.

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Fishkeeping

Not recommended

We do not recommend keeping this species in an aquarium. It has unpredictable needs which, if not met, generate significant stress, potentially leading to a shorter life expectancy, an interruption of its growth or the development of pathogens.

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