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Ocellated Wrasse

Distribution : Mediterranean

Some animal names tell a story, and others draw attention to a feature of the body. The ocellated wrasse is an example of the latter. Its ocellus is the round, red-rimmed mark on its gill cover. The term also describes similar marks on many other animals, including butterflies and fish.

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Habitat of Ocellated Wrasse Habitat
Seagrass meadow, Rocky habitat
Depth range of Ocellated Wrasse Depth
0-30 m
Biological group of Ocellated Wrasse Group
Ecological role of Ocellated Wrasse Role
Predator

Average size

8 cm

WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?

The ocellated wrasse (Symphodus ocellatus) is notably marked by its ocellus, an eye-like brownish green spot edged in red. It sits on the operculum, the plate covering the gills.

The elongated body ranges from greenish to brown; some individuals are orange. Males have a more intensely coloured eye-spot and may show blue lines on the head, especially when their colours brighten during the breeding season.

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