Orthopristis cantharina (Jenyns, 1840)
Sheephead grunt
photo by FAO

Family:  Haemulidae (Grunts), subfamily: Haemulinae
Max. size:  38 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 20 - 40 m
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: endemic to Galapagos Islands.
Diagnosis:  Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-16; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 12-12
Biology:  Found on sand and gravel bottoms of coastal waters (Ref. 26282). Marketed fresh (Ref. 9114).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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