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Cuckoo wrasse

Labrus mixtus

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Cuckoo wrasse
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Møre and Trøndelag coast fishing spots

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Møre and Trøndelag coast
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Møre and Trøndelag coast

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Habitat

Where it lives and in what kind of water: ranges compiled by the research.

Depth

5–200 m

mostly 10–40 m

Water temperature

6–16 °C

ideal 8–14 °C

Salinity

Full-strength seawater

25–36 ‰

Shore types

  • Cove / inner bay
  • Rocky shore
  • Pier / quay
  • Headland
  • Cliff / steep shore
  • Shoal / reef

Bottom

Lives close to the bottom

  • Rock
  • Sand, gravel and rock
  • Seaweed

Ranges from FishBase, AquaMaps and the literature; a general tendency, not a hard limit.

Confidence: shore type low, temperature medium

Fishing rules

The regulation holds no separate minimum size or closed season entry for this species. The provisions for Türkiye as a whole apply.

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Species profile

Cuckoo wrasse
Scientific name
Labrus mixtus
Water type
Saltwater
Other names
Cuckoo wrasse

Frequently asked questions

Which seas is Cuckoo wrasse found in?

In our records Cuckoo wrasse appears in these seas: West coast — Norway.

In which months is Cuckoo wrasse at its peak?

Peak periods by sea: West coast — Norway May–May.

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