Grey wrasse
(Symphodus cinereus)

Classification

Species: Symphodus cinereus

General data

Scientific names: Grey wrasse
Habitat: Saltwater
Climate: Subtropical
Native to coasts of: Africa, Europe, Asia

The grey wrasse (Symphodus cinereus) is a species of wrasse native to the eastern Atlantic Ocean and along the coasts of the Mediterranean Sea to the Black Sea.

It inhabits coastal waters, preferring beds of eelgrass at depths from 1 to 20 m (3.3 to 65.6 ft).

It can reach 16 cm (6.3 in) in total length, though most do not exceed 8 cm (3.1 in).

It is important to local peoples as a food fish and is popular as a game fish.