| Family: |
Labridae (Wrasses) |
| Max. size: |
21.5 cm SL (male/unsexed); 17.5 cm SL (female) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 30 m, non-migratory |
| Distribution: |
Northeast Atlantic: Madeira, Canary Islands and the Azores Islands. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 17-18; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-9; Anal spines: 5-6; Anal soft rays: 7-9. Modal count of rays on dorsal fin 26 and anal fin 14; scales on lateral line 33-34; dark blue coloration of the males during spawning season (Ref. 35939). |
| Biology: |
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). Males build dish shaped nests and guard the eggs (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 March 2015 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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