Occur in coastal waters, frequently in rocky reefs and occasionally over sandy bottoms ; often near kelp beds. Juveniles form schools in littoral pools . Feed on crustaceans, mollusks and bryozoans. Pelagic spawner . Marketed fresh .
: short and / or deep.
Behavioural data for Xantic sargo is currently being reviewed.
Diet information for Xantic sargo is currently being compiled.
Distinct pairing during breeding . Pelagic spawner .
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 40 m , usually ? - 8 m . Subtropical; 39°N - 22°N, 124°W - 106°W Central Pacific: Santa Cruz in central California, USA to southern Baja California, Mexico; isolated population in the Gulf of California.
crustaceans, mollusks and bryozoans
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