Orthopristis forbesi Jordan & Starks, 1897
photo by Allen, G.R.

Family:  Haemulidae (Grunts), subfamily: Haemulinae
Max. size:  30.5 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 3 - 30 m
Distribution:  Southeast Pacific: endemic to the Galapagos Islands.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Forms schools above rocky, boulder strewn reefs, slopes and hard substrate with good water movement. May mingle with yellowtail grunts and golden-eyed grunts (Ref. 5227).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 September 2022 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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