559 observationsLeast Concern
Cuckoo Wrasse
Labrus mixtus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Labriformes ›Family: Labridae ›Genus: Labrus
About
The cuckoo wrasse (Labrus mixtus) is a species of wrasse native to the eastern Atlantic Ocean from Norway to Senegal, including the Azores and Madeira. It is also found in the Mediterranean Sea. They can be found amongst the algae on rocky shores at depths from 2 to 200Â m (6.6 to 656.2Â ft), though mostly between 40 and 80Â m (130 and 260Â ft). This species is an important food fish for local populations and is also popular as...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Cuckoo Wrasse is Labrus mixtus.
- The Cuckoo Wrasse has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Cuckoo Wrasse belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Cuckoo Wrasse belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Cuckoo Wrasse belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Cuckoo Wrasse belongs to the order Labriformes.
- Cuckoo Wrasse belongs to the family Labridae.
- Cuckoo Wrasse belongs to the genus Labrus.