Garibaldi damselfish
Hypsypops rubicundus
Where at Shedd?
Oceans
| Diet | Fishes, crustaceans, sponges, worms, mollusks and algae |
|---|---|
| Size | Length: Up to 12 inches (30 cm) |
| Type | Fishes |
| Range | Eastern Central Pacific |
| Habitat | Rocky bottoms and kelp forests in the eastern Pacific Ocean from northern California to Baja California, Mexico |
Did you know?
- Among kelp forest fishes, the garibaldi is the flashiest. Its bright orange body and yellow eyes stand out against the green-brown kelp. Young garibaldis are deep orange with tiny blue spots.
- The garibaldi feeds on sponges and other stationary animals, but it’s not a quiet nibbler. This pugnacious, territorial fish will attack any fishes or divers that invade its turf!