Zebra-perch sea chub (Hermosilla azurea) fish species and information / pictures of Zebra-perch sea chub - Hermosilla azurea

Zebra-perch sea chub (Hermosilla azurea) fish species information

Scientific Name
Hermosilla azurea

Common Name
Zebra-perch sea chub

Biology
Inhabit shallow inshore areas to 8 m depth. Encountered frequently in schools near Abudefduf troschelii. Pelagic spawner (Ref. 56049). Also caught with harpoons (Ref. 9310).

Classification

Classified By
Jenkins & Evermann, 1889
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Sea chubs (Kyphosidae)

Distribution

Region
Eastern Central Pacific
Distribution
Eastern Central Pacific: Monterey Bay in California, USA to Gulf of California.
Range
37°N -

Environment

Climate
Subtropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
8 m
Zone
benthopelagic
Environment
Marine; benthopelagic; depth range ? - 8 m (Ref. 9310)
Trophic Level
2 s.e. 0.00 Based on diet studies.
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
45.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 1.0000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Unknown
Vulnerability
Moderate to high vulnerability (46 of 100)
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Least Concern (LC)