BLACKTAILED WRASSE

Symphodus melanocercus

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IUCN Red List Status: NOT EVALUATED

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        Symphodus +
        
        Blacktailed wrasse
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Occurs in the littoral zone, in rocky areas and seagrass beds. Acts as "cleaner". Feeds on worms, small amphipods, copepods, bryozoans and hydrozoans (Ref. 4742).

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	Pomacentrus colini Allen, 1991 Colin's damsel
	Johnius carouna (Cuvier, 1830) Caroun croaker

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