Zebra-perch sea chub (Hermosilla azurea)

Scientific name: Hermosilla azurea Jenkins & Evermann, 1889

The Zebra-perch sea chub (Hermosilla azurea) is a marine fish of the family Kyphosidae. Native range: Eastern Central Pacific, Monterey Bay in California, USA to Gulf of California.

Biology

Inhabit shallow inshore areas to 8 m depth. Encountered frequently in schools near Abudefduf troschelii. Pelagic spawner. Also caught with harpoons.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Hermosilla azurea
Family
Kyphosidae (Sea chubs)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
45.0
Depth range
8 m (26 ft)
Environment
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range ? - 8 m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Eastern Central Pacific: Monterey Bay in California, USA to Gulf of California.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
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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