Genyatremus dovii (Günther, 1864)
Spotted head sargo
photo by Allen, G.R.

Family:  Haemulidae (Grunts), subfamily: Plectorhinchinae
Max. size:  45 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: southern margins of Gulf of California to Peru.
Diagnosis:  Body compressed and deep (depth contained 2.0 to 2.3 times in standard length); mouth small and terminal with thick, fleshy lips. Dorsal fin with 11 to 12 spines and 13 to 16 soft rays (XI, XII, 13-16); pectoral fins shorter than head, not reaching origin of anal fin; lateral line with 45 to 52 scales; scale series above lateral line parallel to it; back brownish; belly silvery; flanks with 5 dark vertical bars; fins dark (Ref. 55763).
Biology:  Benthic over hard surfaces of the continental shelf (Ref. 9114). Marketed fresh (Ref. 9114).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 25 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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