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California Sheephead

Bodianus pulcher

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Labriformes ›Family: Labridae ›Genus: Bodianus

About

The California sheephead (Bodianus (formerly Semicossyphus) pulcher) is a species of wrasse native to the eastern Pacific Ocean. Its range is from Monterey Bay, California, to the Gulf of California, Mexico. It can live for up to 20 years in favorable conditions and can reach a size of up to 91 cm (3 ft) and a weight of 16 kg (35 lb). It is carnivorous, living in rocky reef and kelp bed habitats, feeding primarily on sea urchins, molluscs, and...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of California Sheephead?
The scientific name of California Sheephead is Bodianus pulcher.
What kingdom does California Sheephead belong to?
California Sheephead belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does California Sheephead belong to?
California Sheephead belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does California Sheephead belong to?
California Sheephead belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does California Sheephead belong to?
California Sheephead belongs to the order Labriformes.
What family does California Sheephead belong to?
California Sheephead belongs to the family Labridae.
What genus does California Sheephead belong to?
California Sheephead belongs to the genus Bodianus.