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Calum J Pritchard1,2, Marthe M R Stendal3,4, Jim Treasurer5
1School of Biological Sciences, University of Aberdeen, King's College, Aberdeen, UK.
Abstract:
Ballan wrasse Labrus bergylta is the largest species of wrasse inhabiting European waters and one of the longest-living species within the family Labridae. A large specimen was caught off the coast of Skjerjehamn, western Norway (total length = 410 mm; weight = 1274 g). The age of the specimen was determined to be 34 years old based on the analysis of its opercula bones. This specimen establishes a new maximum age for ballan wrasse, 5 years older than the previously observed maximum age.
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