Crenilabrus tinca (Tanche Crenilabre)

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The Crenilabrus Tinca is a fish from the Labridae family, known to be very common in coastal waters and shallow waters of the North Atlantic and the Mediterranean Sea. Its general shape is that of a flattened fish laterally with a wide head and a mouth fitted with pointed teeth. Its color is generally gray, with brown spots on the back and fins, and darker transverse strips on the sides.

The Crenilabrus Tinca is a lonely fish that lives in posidonia herbaries and rocky bottoms near the coast. It feeds mainly on small crustaceans and molluscs, which it captures by excavating the bottom with its pointed teeth. He is also able to feed on plants, in particular posidonia.

The Crenilabrus Tinca is a fish that reproduces during the Frai period, which generally takes place between the months of May and July. The female lays her eggs on the bottom, and the male fertilizes them. The eggs hatch in a few days, and the frys swim freely from birth. They are then independent and feed alone.

The Crenilabrus Tinca is a relatively small fish, generally measuring between 15 and 20 centimeters in length. He can live up to ten years in his natural environment. It is a common fish in the coastal waters of the North Atlantic and the Mediterranean Sea, and it is often caught to be consumed locally.