COMMON MARINE FISHES 89 



Figure 61 



GARIBALDI 

 Hypsypops rubicunda 



Relationship: A member of the demoiselle family, Pomacentridae, as is the 

 blacksmith. 



Distinguishing Characters: The bright orange color; the single dorsal fin with 

 about 12 spines and 16 rays ; the lack of teeth on the vomer and palatines ; the two 

 spines at the front of the anal fin ; the lateral line ending under the soft part of the 

 dorsal fin. Length to about 14 inches. Color: Uniform bright orange; the young with 

 many bright blue spots. 



Distribution: Pt. Conception south into northern Lower California, around 

 rocky shores. 



Fishing Season: None. Taken incidentally with other species. 



Importance: Of negligible importance both as a market and as a sport fish. 

 Commercial landings are included in the Southern California "perch" catch. It is 

 one of the most brilliantly colored fish in California waters and is well known to 

 visitors at marine gardens. 



Fishing Gear: Incidentally in round haul nets or on hook and line. 



Unauthorized Names: Garibaldi perch, ocean goldfish. 



