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Mediterranean rainbow wrasse

Coris julis

Description:

Coris julis is a sequential hermaphrodite, with all individuals being born female, but turning into males after reaching a total length of around 18 cm. The maximum length is 25 cm. There is a marked difference in appearance between males and females, the former being green, blue or brown with white belly, a dark blue spot over the ventral fin and a bright orange band on the side, while the latter have are brown with yellowish sides and white belly. (Wikipedia)

Habitat:

Aqua Terra Zoo Vienna; in the wilde: It can be found in the Mediterranean Sea and in the Atlantic Ocean, from the English Channel to Central Africa.


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Saarbrigger
Saarbrigger a year ago

Thanks Gerardo.

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Wien, Wien, Austria

Lat: 48.20, Long: 16.35

Spotted on Jan 4, 2012
Submitted on Jan 12, 2012

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