Orthopristis forbesi Jordan & Starks, 1897 |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
Family: | Haemulidae (Grunts), subfamily: Haemulinae | |||
Max. size: | 30.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 30 m | |||
Distribution: | Southeast Pacific: endemic to the Galapagos Islands. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Forms schools above rocky, boulder strewn reefs, slopes and hard substrate with good water movement. May mingle with yellowtail grunts and golden-eyed grunts (Ref. 5227). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 September 2022 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |