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Brachygenys californiensis (Steindachner, 1876)

Californian salema
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Brachygenys californiensis
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> Eupercaria/misc (Various families in series Eupercaria) > Haemulidae (Grunts) > Haemulinae
Etymology: Brachygenys: Name from Greek βραχυζ (Brachy), short and ϒενυζ (genys), chin; referring to the small snout of the these species..
More on author: Steindachner.

Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range Ecologia

marinhas demersal; intervalo de profundidade 1 - 11 m (Ref. 2850). Subtropical; 37°N - 19°S, 123°W - 70°W

Distribuição Países | Áreas da FAO | Ecossistemas | Ocorrências | Point map | Introduções | Faunafri

Eastern Pacific: USA (central California) to Mexico (Gulf of California).

Tamanho / Peso / Idade

Maturity: Lm ?  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 30.0 cm TL macho/indeterminado; (Ref. 9114); common length : 15.0 cm TL macho/indeterminado; (Ref. 2850)

Biologia     Glossário (p.ex. epibenthic)

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.

Ciclo de vida ou comportamento de acasalamento Maturities | Reprodução | Spawnings | Egg(s) | Fecundities | Larvas

Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205).

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Eschmeyer, W.N., E.S. Herald and H. Hammann, 1983. A field guide to Pacific coast fishes of North America. Boston (MA, USA): Houghton Mifflin Company. xii+336 p. (Ref. 2850)

Status na Lista Vermelha da UICN (Ref. 130435)


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