Rock Cook Wrasse Fishing in Ireland

Saltwater
Rock Cook Wrasse - Irish Sea Saltwater Fish Species
Irish Name:
Ballach Carraige
Scientific Name:
Centrolabrus exoletus

Description

Small wrasse of rocky coasts. Often found cleaning parasites from larger fish.

Identification

Small. No distinctive spots. Variable brown/orange colours. Pointed snout.

Species Information
  • Category Sea
  • Habitat Saltwater
  • Average Weight 0.05 kg
Specimen Threshold

Irish Specimen Fish Committee (ISFC) qualifying sizes:

Weight 0.136 kg
(0.30 lbs)
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Rock Cook Wrasse by David Ogilvie