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Ballan Wrasse

Labrus bergylta

Taxonomy

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

About

The Ballan wrasse (Labrus bergylta) is a species of wrasse native to the northeastern Atlantic Ocean from Norway to Morocco, including the islands of Madeira, the Azores and the Canary Islands. They can be found at depths from 1 to 50 m (3.3 to 164.0 ft) amongst rocks, seaweed and reefs. It can grow to 65.9 cm (25.9 in) in total length (though most do not exceed 50 cm (20 in) standard length), and the greatest recorded weight of this species is...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ballan Wrasse?
The scientific name of Ballan Wrasse is Labrus bergylta.
What is the conservation status of Ballan Wrasse?
The Ballan Wrasse has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Ballan Wrasse belong to?
Ballan Wrasse belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Ballan Wrasse belong to?
Ballan Wrasse belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Ballan Wrasse belong to?
Ballan Wrasse belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Ballan Wrasse belong to?
Ballan Wrasse belongs to the order Labriformes.
What family does Ballan Wrasse belong to?
Ballan Wrasse belongs to the family Labridae.
What genus does Ballan Wrasse belong to?
Ballan Wrasse belongs to the genus Labrus.