Labrus Collection

A portrait of a male Ballan wrasse (Labrus bergylta), showing his bright mating colours. Plymouth, Devon, England, Great Britain. Wreck of the Glen Strathallan, Plymouth Sound, English Channel

Diverse array of algae species including Sargassum weed (Sargassum horneri), Kelp (Laminariales), Sea lettuce (Ulva lactuca) on shallow reef with juvenile Pollock (Pollachius pollachius)

Ballan wrasse, cuckoo wrasse and Brazilian wrasse
Ballan wrasse, Labrus bergylta, cuckoo wrasse, Labrus mixtus, and Brazilian wrasse, Halichoeres brasiliensis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by David after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre

Mediterranean rainbow wrasse, Coris julis (Indented-striped wrasse, Labrus julis). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes

East Atlantic peacock wrasse, Symphodus tinca (Ancient wrasse or old wife, Labrus tinca). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes

Corkwing wrasse, Symphodus melops (Goldfinny, Labrus cornubius). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Cuckoo wrasse, Labrus mixtus (Striped wrasse, Labrus variegatus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Cuckoo wrasse (Labrus mixtus) male in front of Red sea fan, (Paramuricea clavata), Stupiste In dive site, Vis Island, Croatia, Adriatic Sea, Mediterranean

Potrait of a Cuckoo wrasse (Labrus bimaculatus) Loch Linnhe, west coast of Scotland, UK, September

Cuckoo wrasse (Labrus mixtus) swims through a kelp forest (Laminaria sp) Porthkerris, Lizard Peninsular, Cornwall, UK August

Labrus trimaculatus, or Three-Spotted Wrasse
Labrus trimaculatus (also known as Labrus mixtus), or Three-Spotted Wrasse. Date: 1864

Labrus bergylta, or Ballan Wrasse, also known as Rath, Raagh and Bergle. Date: 1864

Labrus mixtus, or Cuckoo Wrasse, also known as Cook and Blue-Striped Wrass. Date: 1864

Green Wrasse and Comber Wrasse
Green Wrasse (Labrus viridis) and Comber Wrasse (Labrus comber). Date: 1864

Beautiful or red sparus, striped or cuckoo wrasse, Labrus bimaculatus.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1800

Sesura, Labrus viridis, and seabream, Pagrus pagrus.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles 1816-1830. Illustration by J.G

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Ballan Wrasse (composite image) Date:

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Corkwing Wrasse (composite image) Date:

Cuckoo Wrasse (Labrus mixtus), male

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Labrus, a diverse and vibrant species of wrasse, captivates with its stunning colors and intriguing behavior. A male Ballan wrasse proudly displays his bright mating colors in a captivating portrait, showcasing the beauty of nature's palette. In the shallow reefs, Labrus bergylta swims alongside juvenile Pollock and other marine life amidst an array of algae species like Sargassum weed, Kelp, and Sea lettuce. The world is filled with variety as different types such as cuckoo wrasse, Brazilian wrasse, Mediterranean rainbow wrasse, East Atlantic peacock wrasse, Corkwing wrasse grace our oceans. Each possesses unique characteristics that make them stand out in their own right. A male Cuckoo wrasse steals the spotlight as it poses elegantly in front of a magnificent Red sea fan. Its vibrant hues perfectly complement the vivid coral backdrop. Another Cuckoo wrasse captures attention while gracefully swimming through a mesmerizing kelp forest off the coast of Porthkerris. Not to be forgotten are lesser-known members like Labrus trimaculatus or Three-Spotted Wrasse and Labrus bergylta or Ballan Wrasse which add further intrigue to this fascinating family. Whether found in Loch Linnhe on Scotland's west coast or exploring the depths of Falmouth's reefs; Labrus enchants us with its charm wherever it may roam. These captivating creatures remind us of nature's wonders and serve as a testament to the incredible diversity that exists beneath our seas' shimmering surface.