Gulf squirrelfish
📖 Overview
Overview information for Gulf squirrelfish is currently being compiled by our editorial team.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Gulf squirrelfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Gulf squirrelfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Gulf squirrelfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Gulf squirrelfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 25 - 100 m . Subtropical; 32°N - 23°N Central Pacific: Gulf of California and southern Baja California, Mexico.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Gulf squirrelfish · squirrel sand perch |
| 🇫🇷French | Serran écureuil |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | serrano ardilla |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diplectrum sciuris | Gilbert | 1892 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 3 records indexed .
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