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Orthopristis cantharina (Jenyns, 1840) Sheephead grunt |
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| Family: | Haemulidae (Grunts), subfamily: Haemulinae | |||
| Max. size: | 38 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 20 - 40 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: endemic to Galapagos Islands. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 12-12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-16; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 12-12 | |||
| Biology: | Found on sand and gravel bottoms of coastal waters (Ref. 26282). Marketed fresh (Ref. 9114). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 15 September 2022 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||