Fishing for California sheephead
Semicossyphus pulcher
1K logged catches • 6K followers
The California sheephead is a vibrant marine fish found along the Pacific coast of North America. It features a distinctive black head and tail with a reddish-orange body. Typically reaching up to 36 inches and weighing around 30 pounds, it feeds on sea urchins, crabs, and mollusks. This species inhabits rocky reefs and kelp forests, exhibiting sequential hermaphroditism. This summary is AI generated
Jesseishim09, Fishbrain Pro angler since 2024
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Water type
Saltwater
IUCN Status
Vulnerable
Threat to humans
Traumatogenic
Source: Fishbase
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