Axillary Wrasse
Symphodus mediterraneus
- Group: Wrasse
- Typical depth: 1 to 50 m
- Max size: 18 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The axillary wrasse keeps mainly to eel grass beds, often moving in pairs, and the male builds and tends a nest. It feeds on molluscs, worms, urchins and bryozoans, ranging from shallow water down to about fifty metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Symphodus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273569.
FAQ
- How deep does the Axillary Wrasse live?
- The Axillary Wrasse (Symphodus mediterraneus) is typically found at 1 to 50 m.
- Is the Axillary Wrasse dangerous to divers?
- The Axillary Wrasse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Axillary Wrasse get?
- The Axillary Wrasse grows to about 18 cm.