Cuckoo Wrasse
Labrus mixtus
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 2–200 m
- Max size: 40 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Males and females of the cuckoo wrasse look so different they were once thought separate species, the male flushed with blue and orange. Every fish starts female, with some later turning male; the male builds an algal nest, guards about a thousand eggs and defends the rocky territory. It reaches around 40 centimetres and ranges from shallow rocks down to 200 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Labrus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 151501.
FAQ
- How deep does the Cuckoo Wrasse live?
- The Cuckoo Wrasse (Labrus mixtus) is typically found at 2–200 m.
- Is the Cuckoo Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Cuckoo Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Cuckoo Wrasse get?
- The Cuckoo Wrasse grows to about 40 cm.