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Ballan wrasse
Labrus bergylta
Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0
The Ballan wrasse (Labrus bergylta) is a common target in breath-hold spearfishing. It usually frequents rocky bottoms and is found between 2 and 25 m, so it pays to adjust your search depth. It is curious, it approaches the diver, which shapes how to approach it.
It takes some technique and knowing its behaviour. In Apnaut you have its minimum legal size across 1 different zones. Always check your area's current regulations before taking it.
Behaviour: curious, it approaches the diver.
Minimum size
We don't have a verified size for this species. Check your local regulations before taking it.
Where to catch it
Other names
Maragota (es) · Bodião (pt) · Vieille (fr) · Tordo (it) · Gefleckter Lippfisch (de)
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum legal size for Ballan wrasse?
We don't have a verified size for this species. Always check your local regulations before taking it.
At what depth is Ballan wrasse found?
Usually between 2 and 25 m, mostly over rocky bottoms.
Is it hard to spearfish on a single breath?
Its difficulty is “medium”. It is also curious, it approaches the diver. In Apnaut you can log your catches and their size.
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