VUVulnerable
Green Wrasse
Labrus viridis
DecliningVUEUVUEU
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labrus_viridis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Rocky areas· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryPolicies and regulations
Other threatened species in LABRIDAE
Threatened in Algeria
Frequently asked questions
Why is Green Wrasse classified as Vulnerable?
Green Wrasse is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Green Wrasse live?
Green Wrasse occurs in Algeria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Egypt, and France (plus 14 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Green Wrasse?
The main threats to Green Wrasse are 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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