Life Cycle
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Oviparous. Eggs are laid in rocks or in kelp at depths of about 8 or 9 m and are present from March through September. Eggs are more abundant, however, in March and April. Eggs are hatched in about a year; size at hatching is about 18 cm. There may be a `nest' for several females laying eggs but this is not a true nest. A female lays two eggs at a time, for 6 to 12 spawnings.
Trophic Strategy
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Found on the continental shelf, more commonly on rocky and kelp-covered bottom. Feeds on crustaceans, molluscs (including top shells), small fishes and sea urchins. Also in Ref. 9137.
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- Drina Sta. Iglesia
Biology
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Found near shore on the continental shelf, more commonly on rocky and kelp-covered bottom (Ref. 43278, 11230). Feeds on crustaceans, mollusks (including top shells), small fishes and sea urchins. Oviparous (Ref. 43278, 50449). Grabs prey by protruding its jaw with considerable distance.
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- Kent E. Carpenter
Importance
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fisheries: minor commercial; price category: unknown; price reliability:
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- Kent E. Carpenter