Phil Garner, Southern California Marine Life, USA
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Medialuna californiensis is commonly found in rocky areas and kelp beds in nearshore areas.
The upper side of the taxperch's body is dark gray to gray, and its underside is lighter in color, with indistinct, narrow, short stripes sometimes visible along the flanks.
A dark spot is visible over the upper corner of the operculum.
Dorsal, caudal, and anal fins are gray with dark outer margins; the upper and lower edges of the caudal fin are narrow white.
Juvenile taxa are blue on the top of the body and silvery on the belly.
Medialuna californiensis is a prized food fish that is also popular in large display aquariums in the United States.
The upper side of the taxperch's body is dark gray to gray, and its underside is lighter in color, with indistinct, narrow, short stripes sometimes visible along the flanks.
A dark spot is visible over the upper corner of the operculum.
Dorsal, caudal, and anal fins are gray with dark outer margins; the upper and lower edges of the caudal fin are narrow white.
Juvenile taxa are blue on the top of the body and silvery on the belly.
Medialuna californiensis is a prized food fish that is also popular in large display aquariums in the United States.
