Author: Hofrichter & Patzner, 1997
Comments: Juveniles about 1-2 cm SL are often observed in association with sea urchins and in beds of <i>Posidonia oceanica</i>.  Adults found hidden under stones covered with red calcareous algae and empty shells of mussels near <i>Posidonia</i> and <i>Cymodocea nodosa</i> beds.  Among <i>Posidonia</i>, the species is often sympatric with <i>Opeatogenys gracilis</i> (Ref. 28715).