Artificial Reef Field Guide: Oxyjulis californica
Common Name | Senorita |
Code(s) | OXCA |
Id Number | 635 |
Taxa | Resident Fish |
Mobility | Mobile |
Colonial / Solitary | Solitary |
Typical Substrate Type | Hard |
Species Description
Senoritas have a long slender yellow, orange or brown body with lighter underbelly. Distinctive black spot on the base of tail. Young of year to 5 cm and adults to 25 cm.
Species Habitat
Inhabit kelp forests and reefs. Usually swim well above the bottom or in kelp canopy in small groups or schools.
Species Range
Northern California to Central Baja California, Mexico.