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Peacock wrasse

Distribution : Mediterranean · Atlantic Ocean

Easy to encounter in seagrass beds, the Peacock wrasse attracts attention through its changing colours and bluish lines. Curious but cautious, it inspects rocks and vegetation for crustaceans, sea urchins or shellfish hidden on the seabed.

Habitat of Peacock wrasse Habitat
Seagrass meadow, Rocky habitat
Depth range of Peacock wrasse Depth
1-60 m
Biological group of Peacock wrasse Group
Ecological role of Peacock wrasse Role
Predator

WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?

The Peacock wrasse has an elongated, slightly compressed body. Its head ends in a pointed snout with thick lips. Its colouring is highly variable with age, sex and the breeding season: it generally displays brownish, greenish or reddish tones decorated with pale bluish lines and spots. This colouring allows it to blend effectively into seagrass beds and rocky seabeds.

WHERE DOES IT LIVE?

It mainly frequents Neptune grass beds, rocky seabeds and areas rich in algae. It stays close to the bottom, exploring cracks, rocks and vegetation in search of food.

WHAT DOES IT EAT?

It mainly feeds on small benthic invertebrates such as crustaceans, molluscs, worms and sea urchins. Its dentition allows it to catch and crush prey living on the bottom or in seagrass beds.

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