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Garibaldi
Hypsypops rubicundus
33.3497, -118.324
Field Notes
Description:
This species of damselfish inhabits the warmer waters of the Pacific Ocean from Monterey Bay, California to Baja California along rocky coastal reefs and among kelp forests. They are especially common to the more southern Channel Islands. Easily distinguishable by their vibrant orange color, adult fish may reach up to 17 inches. Juvenile garibaldi fish are yellow-orange with iridescent blue spots and do not mature until five or six years old and eight inches long.
Habitat:
Located at the edge of the Catalina Casino building, the Casino Point Marine Park is Southern California's first city-designated underwater park. Established in 1965 by the City of Avalon as a reserve, Casino Point Marine Park has an abundance of marine life, giant kelp forests, and several shipwrecks to explore. Several artificial reefs have been established to provide additional habitats.
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