| Haemulidae (Grunts), subfamily: Haemulinae |
| 30 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 11 m |
| Eastern Pacific: USA (central California) to Mexico (Gulf of California). |
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| Occurs among rocks and high up in kelp beds (Ref. 2850). Usually in schools (Ref. 2850). Primarily nocturnal feeders but occasionally forage during the day. Although the species is a good foodfish, it is of limited interest due to its small size. |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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