325 observationsLeast Concern
Pacific Mutton Hamlet
Alphestes immaculatus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Perciformes ›Family: Epinephelidae ›Genus: Alphestes
About
Alphestes immaculatus, the Pacific mutton hamlet, is a species of sea bass found within the eastern Pacific from the northern Gulf of California to southern Peru, including the Galápagos Islands. It grows up to 30 cm (12 in), with a typical length of 18 cm (7.1 in). This demersal, non-migratory species inhabits seagrass and rocky reef areas in shallow waters, where it hides using its camouflaging coloration. It may also dig into sand to avoid detection.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Pacific Mutton Hamlet is Alphestes immaculatus.
- The Pacific Mutton Hamlet has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Pacific Mutton Hamlet belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Pacific Mutton Hamlet belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Pacific Mutton Hamlet belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Pacific Mutton Hamlet belongs to the order Perciformes.
- Pacific Mutton Hamlet belongs to the family Epinephelidae.
- Pacific Mutton Hamlet belongs to the genus Alphestes.