Distribution:

Eastern Atlantic: Mediterranean and Portugal to Angola, including the Azores. Range reported to extend south to northern Namibia.

Biology:

Lives amongst rocks, gravel, coral and in submarine caves on the continental shelf and upper slope. Nocturnal. Feeds on crustaceans and small fishes. Protogynous.

Max. size: 27.0 cm

Environment: reef-associated; depth range - 300 m

Climate: subtropical; 16 - 22°C

Canary Islands country information: Name: Tres Colas