The grey wrasse (Symphodus cinereus) is a species of wrasse native to the eastern Atlantic Ocean and along the coasts of the Mediterranean Sea to the Black Sea. It inhabits coastal waters, preferring beds of eelgrass at depths from 1to. It can reach 16cm (06inches) in total length, though most do not exceed 8cm (03inches). It is important to local peoples as a food fish and is popular as a game fish. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.