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Brachygenys californiensis (Steindachner, 1876) Californian salema |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Haemulidae (Grunts), subfamily: Haemulinae | |||
| Max. size: | 30 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 11 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: USA (central California) to Mexico (Gulf of California). | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | 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. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||