Ocellated Wrasse (Symphodus ocellatus)

Ocellated Wrasse, a reference photo — Photo: Etrusko25 · Public domain

The ocellated wrasse (Symphodus ocellatus) is a species of wrasse native to the eastern Atlantic Ocean and throughout the Mediterranean Sea, the Black Sea, and the Sea of Azov. It inhabits areas with rocks and eelgrass at depths from 1 to 30 m (3.3 to 98.4 ft). It feeds on various marine invertebrates. This species can reach 12 cm (4.7 in) in standard length. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Ocellated Wrasse being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Symphodus tinca
Symphodus rostratus
Symphodus doderleini
Symphodus roissali

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Labriformes
Family: Labridae
Genus: Symphodus
Species: Symphodus ocellatus

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