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Nematistius pectoralis Gill, 1862 Roosterfish |
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photo by
Robertson, R. |
| Family: | Nematistiidae (Roosterfish) | |||
| Max. size: | 163 cm FL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 52 kg | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: San Clemente in southern California, USA to Peru, including the Galapagos Islands; rare north of Baja California, Mexico. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits shallow inshore areas, frequents sandy shores along beaches. Juveniles occurs in tide pools. Exploited on a local level and marketed fresh (Ref. 9324). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 February 2024 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||