Camotillo
Paralabrax albomaculatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–200 m
- Max size: 50.8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: EN
A sea bass of rocky coasts, the camotillo shifts its depth with the water temperature and prefers cooler conditions, ranging from around ten down to 200 metres. It reaches about fifty centimetres but is now endangered across its limited island range.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Serranidae › Paralabrax
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282051.
FAQ
- How deep does the Camotillo live?
- The Camotillo (Paralabrax albomaculatus) is typically found at 10–200 m.
- Is the Camotillo dangerous to divers?
- The Camotillo is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Camotillo get?
- The Camotillo grows to about 50.8 cm.