mediterranean rainbow wrasse
| Scientific name | Coris julis |
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| Descriptor | Linnaeus |
| Year of description | 1758 |
| IUCN category (World) | LC |
| Family | Labridae |
| Genus | Coris |
Introduction
Coris julis, commonly known as mediterranean rainbow wrasse, is a salt water fish.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Type
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Average size25 cm
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Maximum size30 cm
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ShapeRectangular
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Type
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Average size25 cm
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Maximum size30 cm
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ShapeRectangular
How to recognize the mediterranean rainbow wrasse ?
The mediterranean rainbow wrasse measures around 25 cm. The dominant males can however reach 30 cm. This fish is multicolore with a predominantly vert and orange body.
Sexual dimorphism
The adult male is bigger than the female.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietomnivorous with carnivorous tendency
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
The mediterranean rainbow wrasse is a fish solitary naturally found near the bottom. This species is omnivorous with carnivorous tendency .
Although slightly territorial, the mediterranean rainbow wrasse is a rather peaceful animal that generally behaves in a peaceful manner with other species. It should be noted that it is sometimes less tolerant with its conspecifics. In a constant quest for dominance, the dominant males of this species cannot stand each other. The battle between two individuals can be intense and violent. It will result in the submission and sometimes even death of one of the protagonists.
Reproduction
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Reproductiondont le mode de reproduction est encore inconnu
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Hermaphroditeprotogynous
The mediterranean rainbow wrasse is a fish dont le mode de reproduction est encore inconnu. always born female. Growing up, individuals will change sex to become male, this is called successive hermaphroditism of the protogynous type.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
Where to see this species?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature12 - 26 °C
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Depth1 - 120 m
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FlowMedium, Slow and Stagnant
Biotope presentation
The mediterranean rainbow wrasse is most often found at a depth between 1m and 120m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
Fishkeeping
Not recommended
We do not recommend keeping this species in an aquarium. It has unpredictable needs which, if not met, generate significant stress, potentially leading to a shorter life expectancy, an interruption of its growth or the development of pathogens.
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Participation & Validation
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Bibliographic references
The Use of Histological Techniques to Study the Reproductive Biology of the Hermaphroditic Mediterranean Fishes Coris julis, Serranus scriba, and Diplodus annularis - Alexandre Alonso-Fernandez - Josep Alós - Amalia Grau - Rosario Domínguez-Petit - Fran Saborido-Rey - Marine and Coastal Fisheries Dynamics Management and Ecosystem Science - 2011.
Geographical and morphological variation within and between colour phases in Coris julis (L. 1758), a protogynous marine fish - CARMELO FRUCIANO - CONCETTA TIGANO - VENERA FERRITO - THE LINNEAN SOCIETY - 2011.
Spacial distribution patterns of Coris julis and Thalassoma pavo (Pisces, Labridae) along the south-eastern Apulian coast (SE Italy) - Paolo Guidetti - Paolo D'Ambrosio - Editoria Scientifica Elettronica - 2004.
Where to see this species?
Scientific partners
Tags
Species of the same family
Same genus
