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Ballan wrasse
Labrus bergylta · Sea
Large, colourful wrasse of rocky European shores; slow-growing, so most anglers return it.
Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
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Facts
| Best months | JFMAMJJASOND May–Sep. Northern hemisphere; shift by six months south of the equator. |
|---|---|
| Typical size | 25–40 cm · record about 65 cm |
| Diet | Crabs, shellfish |
| Regions | Europe |
Catching tip. Peeled crab or ragworm in rocky gaps and kelp.
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