Mediterranean rainbow wrasse

Biology

The Mediterranean rainbow wrasse occurs in the coastal zone, near rocks and sea grass meadows. It can be found at up to 60 metres in depth, but old males stay in deeper waters, especially during winter. Just like other species of its family, it is hermaphroditic, females being able to convert into males whenever it is necessary. The Mediterranean rainbow wrasse is a sometimes solitary fish that, when scared, buries itself in sand.

Curiosities

The Mediterranean rainbow wrasse has no scales on the head, or on the base of dorsal and anal fins.