Californian salema (Xenistius californiensis)

Scientific name: Xenistius californiensis Steindachner, 1876

The Californian salema (Xenistius californiensis) is a marine fish of the family Haemulidae. Native range: Eastern Pacific, Monterey Bay in California, USA to Peru; common in southern California but rare north of Point Conception, California.

Biology

Occurs among rocks and high up in kelp beds. Usually in schools. 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.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Xenistius californiensis
Family
Haemulidae (Grunts)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
30.0
Common length
15.0
Depth range
1–11 m (3–36 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 1 - 11 m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Eastern Pacific: Monterey Bay in California, USA to Peru; common in southern California but rare north of Point Conception, California.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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