Author: Ascanius, 1767
FBname: Ballan wrasse
Comments: Adults are found in littoral (10-20 m) zone around rocks, offshore reefs, and seaweed.  Young often in intertidal areas.  All are born females and change sex when they are 4-14 years old (Ref. 35388).  One (or more) female spawns in nest of algae, built by male in a crevice.  Feed on crustaceans and mollusks (Ref. 4742).  Oviparous (Ref. 205).