Californian Salema
Brachygenys californiensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–11 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This salema schools through kelp beds and around rocks in cool shallow water, feeding mainly at night but sometimes foraging by day. It reaches about 30 centimetres, and while the flesh is good its small size keeps it off most plates.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Haemulidae › Brachygenys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1577329.
FAQ
- How deep does the Californian Salema live?
- The Californian Salema (Brachygenys californiensis) is typically found at 1–11 m.
- Is the Californian Salema dangerous to divers?
- The Californian Salema is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Californian Salema get?
- The Californian Salema grows to about 30 cm.