Fin's Fish Guide
The Rock cook (Centrolabrus exoletus) is a saltwater fish of the family Labridae that grows up to 18 cm.
Europe: Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Greenland, Ireland and others
Description
The rock cook is a small wrasse (Labridae) from the northeast Atlantic, from Norway to the Mediterranean. The species grows to about 18 cm and has an elongate, brown-green body with a dark band at the tail base and bluish lines on the head. As a reef-dweller it lives over rocky bottoms and in kelp and seagrass and picks small invertebrates; juveniles sometimes clean parasites from other fish. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Rock cook?
The Rock cook has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly green.
Where does the Rock cook live?
The Rock cook lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Europe: Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Greenland, Ireland and others
How big does the Rock cook get?
The Rock cook grows to a maximum of about 18 cm. On average the species is around 12 cm.
Is the Rock cook dangerous to humans?
No, the Rock cook is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
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Same genus Centrolabrus
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