| Family: |
Haemulidae (Grunts), subfamily: Haemulinae |
| Max. size: |
51 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 3,570.0 g |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 30 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Gulf of California to Peru, including the Galapagos Islands. |
| Diagnosis: |
Body compressed and deep (depth contained 2.0 to 2.1 times in standard length); mouth small and terminal with thick, fleshy lips; dorsal fin with 12 to 13 spines and 16 to 17 soft rays (XII-XIII, 16-17); pectoral fins slightly longer than head, reaching origin of anal fin; lateral line with 46 to 50 scales; scale series above lateral line oblique; body silvery yellow to green; large scales above lateral line with a dark anterior border, resembling spots; fins yellowish brown (Ref. 55763). |
| Biology: |
Solitary and found hiding in reefs and caves during the day (Ref. 9114). Juveniles appear in late summer and swim in schools. A nocturnal feeder on reef invertebrates (Ref. 9114). Marketed fresh (Ref. 9114). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 November 2022 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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