The axillary wrasse (Symphodus mediterraneus) is a species of wrasse native to the eastern Atlantic Ocean from the Azores and Madeira to the coasts of Portugal to Morocco and then along the coastal waters of the Mediterranean Sea. This species can be found in eelgrass beds at depths from 1 to 50 m (3.3 to 164.0 ft). It can reach 18 cm (7.1 in) in standard length, though most do not exceed 12 cm (4.7 in). This species is important to local peoples as a food fish and is also sought as a game fish. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.[2]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Labriformes |
| Family: | Labridae |
| Genus: | Symphodus |
| Species: | S. mediterraneus
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Adults are found mainly in eel-grass beds. Often in pairs. Males nest-makers. Feed mainly on mollusks, gastropods, bivalves, tubicolous worms, chitons, sea urchins and bryozoans.[3] Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding
References
edit- ^ Pollard, D.; Afonso, P. (2010). "Symphodus mediterraneus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010: e.T187475A8544986. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-4.RLTS.T187475A8544986.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ a b Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Symphodus mediterraneus". FishBase. August 2019 version.
- ^ D.E. Rosen, Breder, C.M. (1966). Modes of reproduction in fishes. Neptune City, New Jersey.: T.F.H. Publications. p. 941.
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External links
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Media related to Symphodus mediterraneus at Wikimedia Commons- Photos of Axillary wrasse on Sealife Collection
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