| Family: |
Girellidae (Nibblers) |
| Max. size: |
46 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of California. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Forms big schools in shallow rocky areas that are rich in algae. Feeds on algae and small invertebrates. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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