246 observationsLeast Concern
Emerald Wrasse
Symphodus trutta
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Actinopterygii βΊOrder: Labriformes βΊFamily: Labridae βΊGenus: Symphodus
About
The emerald wrasse (Symphodus trutta) is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a wrasse from the family Labridae. It is endemic to the eastern Atlantic Ocean where it is found in the Macaronesian archipelagoes of the Canary Islands and Madeira, including the Savage Islands. This species was formerly thought to be found in the Azores but the specimens there were found to belong to a separate species Symphodus caeruleus.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Emerald Wrasse is Symphodus trutta.
- The Emerald Wrasse has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Emerald Wrasse belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Emerald Wrasse belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Emerald Wrasse belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Emerald Wrasse belongs to the order Labriformes.
- Emerald Wrasse belongs to the family Labridae.
- Emerald Wrasse belongs to the genus Symphodus.