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Thalassoma pavo and Diplodus vulgaris

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The ornate wrasse, ''Thalassoma pavo'', is a species of wrasse native to the eastern Atlantic Ocean from Portugal to Gabon and the oceanic islands and into the Mediterranean Sea. This species inhabits areas of rocks and eelgrass in coastal waters at depths from 1 to 150 m, though rarely below 50 m. It can reach 25 cm in length, though most do not exceed 20 cm.

Similar species: Perch-like Fishes
Species identified by Amanda
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By Amanda

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Uploaded Aug 11, 2014. Captured Aug 10, 2014 13:33 in Cala Estreta, Palamós, Girona, Spain.
  • DMC-FT3
  • f/3.3
  • 1/250s
  • ISO100
  • 4.9mm