Hypsypops rubicundus (Girard, 1854)
Garibaldi, 30cm

These were common wherever we went around the Channel Islands. The Garibaldi is the official marine state fish in California and is a protected species. Adults are solid bright orange but juveniles have blue spots and fringes to the fins that diminish with age.

Created 31 May 2024

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