Californian salema
(Brachygenys californiensis)

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Classification

Species: Brachygenys californiensis
Genus: Brachygenys
Family: Haemulidae - Grunts
Order: Perciformes - Perches
Class: Teleostei - Ray-finned fishes
Superclass: Osteichthyes - Bony fishes

General data

Scientific names: Californian salema
Habitat: Saltwater
Climate: Subtropical
Native to coast of: North America
Distribution: Pacific Ocean, Gulf of California

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