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Garibaldi
Hypsypops rubicundus
32.8477, -117.279
Field Notes
Description:
This brilliant orange fish had the unfortunate bad luck of being stuck in a hole during low tide. "Garibaldis grow up to 38 cm (15 in) in length. Juvenile Garibaldi are not as bright in color, but have iridescent blue spots which they lose as they become an adult fish. Adult Garibaldis tend to have a more opaque tail and dorsal fin." - Wikipedia
Habitat:
Sandstone hole at tidepools. "It is frequently seen off Santa Catalina Island, California and in La Jolla Cove (San Diego), where it is locally very common. (It's) native to the North-Eastern subtropical parts of the Pacific Ocean, ranging from Monterey Bay, California, to Guadalupe Island, Baja California. They live from very shallow water to depths of up to 30 meters (100 ft), usually in association with reefs, and typically over rocky sea-bottoms" - Wikipedia
Notes:
"This is the official marine state fish of California and is protected in California coastal waters. The common name refers to the Italian revolutionary Giuseppe Garibaldi, who famously wore a bright red shirt, as did many of his followers." - Wikipedia
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