Peacock Wrasse
Symphodus tinca
A colorful European wrasse species with vibrant blue, green, and orange coloration during breeding season. Males develop distinctive peacock-like patterns and colors when spawning.
Peacock Wrasse at a glance
- Scientific name
- Symphodus tinca
- Typical size
- 4-8 inches, under 1 lb
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Reef
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Found in rocky coastal areas, seagrass beds, and shallow reefs in the Mediterranean and eastern Atlantic. Typically caught incidentally by anglers targeting other species using small baits near structure.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a peacock wrasse through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksPeacock Wrasse questions people ask
Peacock Wrasse is Symphodus tinca.
A typical peacock wrasse runs 4-8 inches, under 1 lb. Cobia records the length and weight of every peacock wrasse you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in rocky coastal areas, seagrass beds, and shallow reefs in the Mediterranean and eastern Atlantic. Typically caught incidentally by anglers targeting other species using small baits near structure. It is a salt water species, filed under reef in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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