683 observationsLeast Concern
Goldsinny Wrasse
Ctenolabrus rupestris
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Labriformes ›Family: Labridae ›Genus: Ctenolabrus
About
The goldsinny wrasse (Ctenolabrus rupestris) is a species of wrasse native to the eastern Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Black Sea where they inhabit weedy, rocky reefs at depths from 1 to 50 m (3.3 to 164.0 ft), though rarely below 20 m (66 ft). This species is the only known member of its genus.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Goldsinny Wrasse is Ctenolabrus rupestris.
- The Goldsinny Wrasse has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Goldsinny Wrasse belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Goldsinny Wrasse belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Goldsinny Wrasse belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Goldsinny Wrasse belongs to the order Labriformes.
- Goldsinny Wrasse belongs to the family Labridae.
- Goldsinny Wrasse belongs to the genus Ctenolabrus.