| Cebidichthyidae (Monkeyfaces) |
| 76 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 18 years |
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demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 24 m, non-migratory |
| Eastern Pacific: southern Oregon, USA to northern central Baja California, Mexico; rare south of Point Conception, California, USA. |
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| Common inshore, in tide pools or shallow rocky areas, from the intertidal zone to 24 m depth. May remain out of water under rocks or seaweed (Ref. 31184). Feeds mainly on crustaceans and algae. Breathes air (Ref. 31184) and can remain out of water for 15-35 hours if kept moist (Ref. 51276). Demersal spawners in nearshore habitats (Ref. 56049). Oviparous (Ref. 205). Commonly caught by 'poke-poling', a method using a long bamboo pole with a very short wire leader and baited hook. Good eating. |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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