Diplectrum sciurus Gilbert, 1892 Gulf squirrelfish |
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Family: | Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets) | |||
Max. size: | 17 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 25 - 100 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of California and southern Baja California, Mexico. | |||
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Biology: | Inhabits bottoms with fine sand. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 May 2008 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |