The Blacktail wrasse (Centrolabrus melanocercus) is a saltwater fish of the family Labridae that grows up to 14 cm.
Description
The blacktail wrasse is a small wrasse (Labridae) from the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean. The species grows to about 14 cm and has an elongate, brown-green body with a dark band at the tail base. As a reef-dweller it lives over rocky bottoms and seagrass beds and picks small invertebrates; juveniles sometimes act as cleaners, removing parasites from other fish. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Blacktail wrasse?
The Blacktail wrasse has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly green.
Where does the Blacktail wrasse live?
The Blacktail wrasse lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Blacktail wrasse get?
The Blacktail wrasse grows to a maximum of about 14 cm. On average the species is around 11 cm.
Is the Blacktail wrasse dangerous to humans?
No, the Blacktail wrasse is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Centrolabrus
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