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Grey wrasse

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Kingdom
  
Suborder
  
Labroidei

Subfamily
  
Labrinae

Genus
  
Order
  
Perciformes

Family
  
Labridae

Phylum
  
Chordata

Rank
  
Species

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Similar
  
Symphodus, Pointed‑snout wrasse, Ocellated wrasse, Axillary wrasse, Five‑spotted wrasse

symphodus cinereus grey wrasse


The grey wrasse, Symphodus cinereus, is a species of wrasse native to the eastern Atlantic Ocean and along the coasts of the Mediterranean Sea to the Black Sea. It inhabits coastal waters, preferring beds of eelgrass at depths from 1 to 20 m (3.3 to 65.6 ft). It can reach 16 cm (6.3 in) in total length, though most do not exceed 8 cm (3.1 in). It is important to local peoples as a food fish and is popular as a game fish. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.

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Grey wrasse Wikipedia


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