Dusky sea-chub
(Girella freminvillii)
Classification
Species:
Girella freminvillii
Genus:
Girella
Family: Girellidae - Nibblers
Superclass: Osteichthyes - Bony fishes
General data
Scientific names:
Dusky sea-chub
Habitat:
Saltwater
Climate:
Tropical
Native to coast of:
South America
Distribution:
Pacific Ocean
Southeast Pacific: endemic to the Galapagos Islands.
Max length: 45 cm TL
Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 12.
Bluish grey with blackish margin on gill cover. Diagnostic white patch just in front of each eye.