452 observationsLeast Concern
Halfmoon
Medialuna californiensis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Centrarchiformes ›Family: Scorpididae ›Genus: Medialuna
About
The halfmoon, Medialuna californiensis, is a species of sea chub native to the Pacific coast of North America from Vancouver, British Columbia, to the Gulf of California. This species prefers rocky substrates or kelp forests, and can be found from the surface to a depth of 40 m (130 ft). It can reach a total length of 48 cm (19 in). This species is considered to be an excellent food fish.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Halfmoon is Medialuna californiensis.
- The Halfmoon has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Halfmoon belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Halfmoon belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Halfmoon belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Halfmoon belongs to the order Centrarchiformes.
- Halfmoon belongs to the family Scorpididae.
- Halfmoon belongs to the genus Medialuna.