California Sheephead Wrasse Photo, Semicossyphus pulcher

California sheephead, juvenile. Catalina Island, California, USA, Semicossyphus pulcher, natural history stock photograph, photo id 01935Add To Light Table
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California sheephead, juvenile. Catalina Island, California, USA

Stock Photo: 01935  -?- 
Species: California sheephead wrasse, Semicossyphus pulcher
Location: Catalina Island, California, USA
Format: Film 3:2
Other Names: sheep-head wrasse
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