Diplectrum sciurus Gilbert, 1892
Gulf squirrelfish
photo by FAO

Family:  Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets)
Max. size:  17 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 25 - 100 m
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of California and southern Baja California, Mexico.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits bottoms with fine sand.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 May 2008 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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