Back to the feed

Fish

Goldsinny wrasse

Ctenolabrus rupestris

Slim orange-brown wrasse with TWO diagnostic black spots: one high on the tail base, the other at the front of the dorsal fin. Smallest of the common Welsh wrasses.

Usually seen at

7-30 m (median 11 m)

Size

Small (under 10 cm)

Habitat

Rocky crevice, Kelp

Behaviour

Solitary, Hiding

Where it's seen

Occurrence records around the UK & north-east Atlantic (OBIS). The ringed marker is the PEBL filming site.

55°N50°N10°W0°E
fewermore records PEBL site

Reference photos

Tap a photo to enlarge.

Name Goldsinny wrasse in a clip to add it to your collection.

Spot it in the feed