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
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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California sheephead
Los Angeles County Coast
length Ā· weight
California sheephead
Los Angeles County Coast
length Ā· weight
California sheephead
length Ā· weight


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