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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Subtropical

Californian salema

Brachygenys californiensis Steindachner, 1876
Max Length
30 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
1–11 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Typical Length
15 cm
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Occurs among rocks and high up in kelp beds . Usually in schools . Primarily nocturnal feeders but occasionally forage during the day. Although the species is a good foodfish, it is of limited interest due to its small size.

Scientific Name
Brachygenys californiensis
Authority
Steindachner, 1876
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
30 cm
Depth Range
1–11 m
Latitude
19°S – 37°N
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Brachygenys
Brachygenys
Species
Californian salema
Brachygenys californiensis

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Californian salema is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Californian salema is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 1 - 11 m . Subtropical; 37°N - 19°S, 123°W - 70°W central California) to Mexico (Gulf of California).

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.5±0.3
🐠 Schooling 🌙 Nocturnal

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01318 × L2.98 (TL)
Max TL
30cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2007

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
32.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Latitude Range
37°N – 19°S
Described By
Steindachner, 1876

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