Species Type:
Common Name(s):
Treefish
Size:
These fish can reach a maximum length of 16 inches (40 centimeters).
Diet:
These ambush predators eat small prey animals such as mollusks, crustaceans and small fishes.
Range & Habitat:
Treefish can be found from southern Oregon to Baja California
Details:
You might recognize this fish by its pink lips or by the thick, black-olive bands on its body, which is yellowish below and dark olive on top.
Related Resources
itis.gov
NOAA (fish description)
NOAA (fun fact)
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Stanford University