Author: Linnaeus, 1758
FBname: Brown wrasse
Comments: Adults are found around rocks and seaweeds.  Sometime schooling, more solitary when older.  Feed on sea urchins, ophiuroids, mollusks, crabs and worms.  They reach maturity when 2 years old (15-20 cm).  Spawn during February to May in western Mediterranean (Ref. 4742).  Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).  Males build dish shaped nests and guard the eggs (Ref. 205).