| Family: |
Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets) |
| Max. size: |
23 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 178.0 g |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 9 - 80 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Gulf of California and southern Baja California in Mexico to Peru, including the Galapagos Islands. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Inhabits sand and mud bottoms. Lives to about 4 years ( reaches 12 cm SL). Feeds on crustaceans. A synchronous hermaphrodite. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 May 2008 Ref. (126983)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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