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Fish

Ballan wrasse

Labrus bergylta

Stocky wrasse with thick lips and a long spiny dorsal fin; colours vary from green to red-brown with pale spots.

Usually seen at

5-26 m (median 14 m)

Size

Large (over 50 cm)

Habitat

Rocky crevice, Kelp

Behaviour

Solitary, Hovering

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

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