2,025 observationsLeast Concern
Five-spotted Wrasse
Symphodus roissali
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Labriformes ›Family: Labridae ›Genus: Symphodus
About
The five-spotted wrasse (Symphodus roissali) is a species of wrasse native to the eastern Atlantic Ocean from Spain to Morocco and through the coastal waters of the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea. This species inhabits rocky areas usually within beds of eelgrass at depths from 1 to 30 m (3.3 to 98.4 ft). It can reach 17 cm (6.7 in) in standard length, though usually not more than 12 cm (4.7 in). This species is sought by local peoples as a...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Five-spotted Wrasse is Symphodus roissali.
- Five-spotted Wrasse belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Five-spotted Wrasse belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Five-spotted Wrasse belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Five-spotted Wrasse belongs to the order Labriformes.
- Five-spotted Wrasse belongs to the family Labridae.
- Five-spotted Wrasse belongs to the genus Symphodus.