Señorita
Halichoeres californicus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–97 m
- Max size: 25 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The señorita ranges through kelp beds and over rocks from the intertidal down to nearly a hundred metres, often hovering well off the bottom in small groups. It picks small invertebrates and even cleans parasites off other fish, and at night it sleeps buried in sand with only its head showing.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Halichoeres
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 240728.
FAQ
- How deep does the Señorita live?
- The Señorita (Halichoeres californicus) is typically found at 0–97 m.
- Is the Señorita dangerous to divers?
- The Señorita is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Señorita get?
- The Señorita grows to about 25 cm.