Orthopristis reddingi Jordan & Richardson, 1895
Bronze-striped grunt
photo by Allen, G.R.

Family:  Haemulidae (Grunts), subfamily: Haemulinae
Max. size:  29.8 cm FL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 600.0 g
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Gulf of California.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found on sandy bottoms of coastal waters (Ref. 9114). Juveniles are common in littoral pools (Ref. 9114). Marketed fresh (Ref. 9114).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 May 2007 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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