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Species Description
All California sheephead are hatched female and morph into their male form at various stages in their lifecycle, determined by environmental conditions and pressures. Because of this, they are considered to be protogynous hermaphrodites which have planktonic larvae. Their coral and kelp-heavy habitat provides protection from predators, which is important as this species is diurnal, foraging during the day and seeking shelter at night.
Species Details
FAMILY
Labridae
GENUS
Labridae
Up to 91cm
LIFE SPAN
Yo to 20 years
HEMISPHERE
Northern
ECOSYSTEM
Kelp forests & reefs.
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