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Class
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Line
Class
lbs |
Weight
in
kgs |
Weight
in
lbs. ozs |
Place
of
capture |
Country
of
capture |
Date
of
capture |
Name
of
angler |
WRASSE, CORKWING / CRENILABRUS MELOPS |
| 8 |
16 |
1.13 |
2.8 |
Falmouth |
England |
230698 |
C. Cox |
| AT |
AT |
1.13 |
2.8 |
Falmouth |
England |
230698 |
C. Cox |
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The corkwing wrasse (Crenilabrus melops)
is common along the coast of Norway, as far North as the the Trondheim fjord. It can be found just below the tidal zone during summer time, and a little deeper, 15 - 30 meters during the winter. It often seeks shelter among seaweeds.
This wrasse does not exceed a length of 30 cm. The color varies with season. The male is usually brown with light green or blue blotches. The head has clear blue or turquoise lines on a reddish brown base. A kidney shaped, dark spot is often seen behind the eyes. The female is usually reddish brown, but lacking the green and blue coloration.
Information supplied by
www.seawater.no
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