{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: A new maximum age observed within the family Labridae, ballan wrasse Labrus bergylta.
{Author}: Pritchard CJ;Stendal MMR;Treasurer J;Halvorsen KT;Skiftesvik AB;
{Journal}: J Fish Biol
{Volume}: 0
{Issue}: 0
{Year}: 2024 Jul 29
{Factor}: 2.504
{DOI}: 10.1111/jfb.15886
{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.