Labrus bergylta Ascanius, 1767

Ballan wrasse

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Labridae
Synonyms	Crenilabrus multidentatus, Labrus balanus, Labrus ballan, ... more
Common names	Vieille commune, Maragota, Vieille commune, ... more

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Main reference

Quignard, J.-P. and A. Pras. 1986. (Ref. 4742)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 65.9 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 40637); common length : 50.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 4742); max. published weight: 4,350 g (Ref. 40637); max. reported age: 29 years (Ref. 6843)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 50 m (Ref. 5292), usually 2 - 30 m (Ref. 35388)

Climate / Range

Temperate; 68°N - 20°N, 32°W - 30°E

Eastern Atlantic: Norway to Morocco, including Madeira, the Azores and the Canary Islands. Doubtful records from Mediterranean, Adriatic and Marmara seas (Ref. 4742).
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Short description

Body rather massive. Mouth small with thick lips and large conical teeth. Coloration very variable, brownish and greenish predominating (Ref. 35388).

Littoral (10-20 m) around rocks, offshore reefs, and seaweed. Young often in intertidal areas. All are born females and change sex when they are 4-14 years old (Ref. 35388). One (or more) female spawns in nest of algae, built by male in a crevice. Feed on crustaceans and mollusks (Ref. 4742).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: subsistence fisheries; gamefish: yes; aquarium: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (K=0.1; tmax=29; tm=2-9)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
High to very high vulnerability (67 of 100)	High

Entered by Luna, Susan M.

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