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Anisotremus davidsonii (Steindachner, 1876) Xantic sargo |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Haemulidae (Grunts), subfamily: Haemulinae | |||
| Max. size: | 58 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 15 years | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 40 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Santa Cruz in central California, USA to southern Baja California, Mexico; isolated population in the Gulf of California.7 | |||
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| Biology: | Occur in coastal waters, frequently in rocky reefs and occasionally over sandy bottoms (Ref. 9114); often near kelp beds. Juveniles form schools in littoral pools (Ref. 9114). Feed on crustaceans, mollusks and bryozoans. Pelagic spawner (Ref. 56049). Marketed fresh (Ref. 9114). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||