Goldsinny Wrasse

← Back to the app

Ctenolabrus rupestris

Goldsinny Wrasse, a reference photo
Photo: Hwf · Public domain

The goldsinny wrasse (Ctenolabrus rupestris) is a species of ray-finned fish, a wrasse from the family Labridae which is native to the eastern Atlantic Ocean and associated seas. This species is the only known member of its genus.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Goldsinny 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

Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Actinopterygii
Order
Labriformes
Family
Labridae
Species
Ctenolabrus rupestris

Found one? Take a photo and B.inomen will suggest what it is, free.

Check your photo

More species