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Fish

Corkwing wrasse

Symphodus melops

Small wrasse with a comma-shaped dark eye-spot on the tail base and a curved line behind the eye.

Usually seen at

4-14 m (median 8 m)

Size

Small (under 10 cm)

Habitat

Kelp, Rocky crevice

Behaviour

Solitary

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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