Type: MARINE - FISH

Coris julis L.


English name: Mediterranean Rainbow Wrasse
French name: Girelle
Arabic name: حريصْه

Habitat: reef-associated near rocks and eelgrass beds

Additional information

Depth 0 - 120 m
Length for Fishing 20-30 cm
Habit solitary or w/ numerous specimens
Feed On small gastropods, sea urchins, shrimps, worms, isopods and amphipods
Global Distribution E. Atlantic, Med.
Life Span 7 years
Conservation Status LC