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Vulnerability
Species of least concern
Information
The ballan wrasse is usually found in the vicinity of steep rock faces or boulder slopes at depths down to 30m. Emerald green juveniles are occasionally found in seaweed covered rockpools on the low shore. The diet consists mainly of molluscs that live attached to the seabed e.g. mussels (Mytilus edulis) and crustaceans.
Localization
Eastern Atlantic: Norway to Morocco, including Madeira, the Azores and the Canary Islands.
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Environment
Marine
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