5,189 observationsLeast Concern
East Atlantic Peacock Wrasse
Symphodus tinca
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Labriformes ›Family: Labridae ›Genus: Symphodus
About
The East Atlantic peacock wrasse (Symphodus tinca) is a species of wrasse native to the eastern Atlantic Ocean from Spain to Morocco and in the coastal waters of the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea. This species lives around rocks surrounded by eelgrass and can also be found in brackish waters in lagoons. It occurs at depths from 1 to 50 m (3.3 to 164.0 ft). This species can reach 44 cm (17 in) in standard length, though most grow...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of East Atlantic Peacock Wrasse is Symphodus tinca.
- East Atlantic Peacock Wrasse belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- East Atlantic Peacock Wrasse belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- East Atlantic Peacock Wrasse belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- East Atlantic Peacock Wrasse belongs to the order Labriformes.
- East Atlantic Peacock Wrasse belongs to the family Labridae.
- East Atlantic Peacock Wrasse belongs to the genus Symphodus.