Cuckoo Wrasse
Labrus mixtus
Sighting evidence at Garvellachs Islands, Oban
Male cuckoo wrasse rank among the most vividly coloured fish in British waters, their electric blue and orange patterning rivalling any tropical species. They are highly curious and will approach divers closely, often hovering just outside arm's reach to examine their reflection in a camera port. Females are orange-pink with black and white markings, and all individuals begin life female before some transition to male.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Cuckoo Wrasse is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.