Ballan Wrasse
Labrus bergylta
Sighting evidence at Agdenes Lighthouse Reef, Trondheim Fjord
Ballan wrasse, the largest wrasse species in European waters reaching 60 cm, are common on the Agdenes reef from May through October, browsing on barnacles, mussels, and small crustaceans with their powerful jaws. Their colouring ranges from deep brown-green to a vivid orange-spotted form, and dominant males patrol large rocky territories. The Agdenes site is at the northern edge of their range, making individual sightings ecologically notable.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Ballan Wrasse is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.