872 observationsLeast Concern
Ocellated Wrasse
Symphodus ocellatus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Labriformes ›Family: Labridae ›Genus: Symphodus
About
The ocellated wrasse, Symphodus ocellatus, is a species of wrasse native to the eastern Atlantic Ocean and throughout the Mediterranean Sea, the Black Sea, and the Sea of Azov. It inhabits areas with rocks and eelgrass at depths from 1 to 30 m (3.3 to 98.4 ft). It feeds on various marine invertebrates. This species can reach 12 cm (4.7 in) in standard length. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Ocellated Wrasse is Symphodus ocellatus.
- Ocellated Wrasse belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Ocellated Wrasse belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Ocellated Wrasse belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Ocellated Wrasse belongs to the order Labriformes.
- Ocellated Wrasse belongs to the family Labridae.
- Ocellated Wrasse belongs to the genus Symphodus.