🌿Native Nature

Baillon's Wrasse

Symphodus bailloni

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Labriformes ›Family: Labridae ›Genus: Symphodus

About

Baillon's wrasse (Symphodus bailloni) is a species of wrasse native to the eastern Atlantic Ocean from the British Isles and Belgium to Mauritania and the western Mediterranean Sea along the coast of Spain and around the Balearic Islands. This species inhabits areas with plentiful weed growth or around rocks at depths from 1 to 50 m (3.3 to 164.0 ft). It can reach 20 cm (7.9 in) in standard length, though usually not exceeding 18 cm (7.1 in). It is caught for...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Baillon's Wrasse?
The scientific name of Baillon's Wrasse is Symphodus bailloni.
What is the conservation status of Baillon's Wrasse?
The Baillon's Wrasse has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Baillon's Wrasse belong to?
Baillon's Wrasse belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Baillon's Wrasse belong to?
Baillon's Wrasse belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Baillon's Wrasse belong to?
Baillon's Wrasse belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Baillon's Wrasse belong to?
Baillon's Wrasse belongs to the order Labriformes.
What family does Baillon's Wrasse belong to?
Baillon's Wrasse belongs to the family Labridae.
What genus does Baillon's Wrasse belong to?
Baillon's Wrasse belongs to the genus Symphodus.