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Ballan wrasse

Fish
Scientific name
Labrus bergylta
Size
30–60 cm12–24 in
Depth range
1–50 m3–164 ft

Diver notes

The big wrasse of British kelp, and curious enough to follow a diver for a whole dive. Every one starts female and some later become male.

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