• Norwegian: grønngylt

Characteristics:

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. Usually there is a kidney shaped, dark spot the eyes and another dark spot at the base of the tale. The female is usually reddish brown, but lacking the green and blue coloration.

Habitat:

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.

Distribution:

The corkwing wrasse can be found in the western Mediterranean and in the East Atlantic from the Azores and Morocco to Norway.