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Señorita wrasse

Oxyjulis californica

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Fun Facts

Fishermen consider this fish species an annoyance because they often steal bait off of fishing hooks.

Species Type:

Fishes

Common Name(s):

Señorita wrasse

Size:

Señorita wrasses can grow up to 10 inches (25 centimeters) long.

Diet:

These fish eat small invertebrates like worms, sea louse and isopods.

Range & Habitat:

Señorita wrasses are native to the eastern Pacific Ocean, inhabiting kelp forests.

Details:

Relative to their body size, señorita wrasses have large yellow-orange scales, lined with teal. They have a small pointed face, large black dot at the base of their tail, white belly and short dorsal fin.