| 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)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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