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Color of entire body reddish, with a series of short, irregular
lines on its sides, diagonal blue lines formed by spots on
the scales above the lateral line; sometimes with yellow streaks
below the lateral line; large canine teeth absent; orientation
of mouth and eye give it the appearance of looking upward;
no dark lateral spot. |
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Suspends at mid-depths over rocky reefs OFFSHORE. |
Usually less than 1 pound. |
Spawns April to September; females maturing at 3 to 4 years
of age; grows slowly; attains a weight of 6 pounds and length
of 24 inches; feeds on small, swimming crustaceans and mollusks. |
