Coris julis

(Linnaeus, 1758)

Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse

Range: Eastern Atlantic Ocean: Sweden, also the Mediterranean Sea.

Size: 12 inches (30 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabits rocky rubble areas near eelgrass beds and usually found at depths between 3 – 200 feet (1– 60 m) where it feeds on benthic invertebrate, usually hard-shelled invertebrates.

General Husbandry: Not collected for the trade.

Taxonomy:

Order: Perciformes

Suborder: Labroidei

Family: Labridae

Genus: Coris

FYI: Shown here for identification only.

A cool water specimen with a temperature range of 67 - 72°F (18 – 22°C).