The cuckoo wrasse is a vibrant marine fish known for its striking coloration, with males displaying bright blue and orange hues. It inhabits rocky reefs and kelp forests in the northeastern Atlantic. Typically reaching 12-16 inches and weighing up to 2 pounds, it feeds on crustaceans and mollusks. Cuckoo wrasses exhibit territorial behavior and complex social structures. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Cuckoo wrasse
length · weight
Cuckoo wrasse
Skagerrak (Västra Götalands län)
11 in · 7 oz
Cuckoo wrasse
length · weight
Cuckoo wrasse
length · weight
Cuckoo wrasse
length · weight
Cuckoo wrasse
length · weight
Cuckoo wrasse
Skagerrak (Västra Götalands län)
length · weight


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