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- California sheephead - Wikipedia
The California sheephead (Bodianus pulcher, (formerly Semicossyphus pulcher) is a species of wrasse native to the eastern Pacific Ocean Its range is from Monterey Bay, California, to the Gulf of California, Mexico [5]
- CA Marine Species Portal - California
Sheephead support both a popular recreational and a commercial live-fish fishery in southern California Sheephead are fished primarily south of Point Conception (Santa Barbara County) in nearshore waters around the offshore islands and along the mainland shore over rocky reefs and in kelp forests
- California Sheephead (Semicossyphus pulcher)
Explore the unique California Sheephead fish with our detailed guides Check out our photo gallery and learn about their vibrant colors, distinctive teeth, and habitat Get expert fishing tips, conservation info, and updates on this fascinating species
- California sheephead | Animals | Monterey Bay Aquarium
A young-of-the-year sheephead doesn’t resemble an adult It’s bright reddish orange, with large black spots on its dorsal and upper tail fins and a white stripe running the length of its body
- California Sheephead | Marine Species Report Card | Aquarium of the Pacific
The California sheephead is a generalist carnivore with prominent, canine-like teeth that allow them to pry prey from rocks, and a special plate in their throat that allows them to crush hard shells for easier digestion
- California Sheephead | California Sea Grant
Size and bag limits, fishing season, and classification under the Nearshore Fishery Management Plan are working in concert to keep Sheephead population at a healthy size, and act as precautionary measures due to low data availability
- Semicossyphus pulcher (California sheephead) | INFORMATION | Animal . . .
California sheephead ( Semicossyphus pulcher ) are found in the Eastern Pacific Ocean along the California coast, from Monterey Bay to the Gulf of California (Cabo San Lucas) They are sometimes seen in the Gulf of California, Mexico, but are most abundant south of Point Conception, California
- California Sheephead - Ocean Conservancy
California sheephead are easily recognizable by their distinctive black and red coloring They are also one of the biggest, toothiest fish in the kelp forest They live in small groups along the rocky coastline of California
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