The Cuckoo wrasse (Labrus mixtus) is a saltwater fish of the family Labridae that grows up to 40 cm.
Description
The cuckoo wrasse is a wrasse (Labridae) from coastal waters of the northeast Atlantic and Mediterranean. The species grows to about 40 cm and is strongly differently coloured: males are blue with orange, females orange-red with a few black-and-white spots on the back. As a bottom-oriented fish it searches rocky reefs for molluscs and crustaceans. It changes sex: females can turn into males. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Cuckoo wrasse?
The Cuckoo wrasse has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly blue.
Where does the Cuckoo wrasse live?
The Cuckoo wrasse lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground.
How big does the Cuckoo wrasse get?
The Cuckoo wrasse grows to a maximum of about 40 cm. On average the species is around 30 cm.
Is the Cuckoo wrasse dangerous to humans?
No, the Cuckoo wrasse is harmless to humans.
Is the Cuckoo wrasse edible?
The Cuckoo wrasse is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Labrus
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