Centrolabus melops (Common Crenilabre)

Centrolabus Melops is a fish that belongs to the Gobiidae family. It measures about 10 cm long and has an elongated and side -compressed body. Its color varies from dark brown to olive, with irregular spots on the body. Centrolabus Melops is mainly present in the waters of the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, although it can also be found in the coastal waters of North Africa and the Middle East.

Centrolabus Melops is a gregarious fish that lives in a group and is mainly feeding on small crustaceans, molluscs and algae. It is mainly active at night and often hides in coral reefs and sea herbaries to protect themselves from predators. Centrolabus Melops is an external reproductive fish, which means that females lay eggs that are fertilized by males outside their body.

Centrolabus Melops is an interesting fish to observe because of its unique social behavior and its attractive color. However, as it is mainly present in coastal waters, it can be affected by human activities such as pollution and destruction of habitats. Therefore, it is important to protect this species in order to preserve its population.