California sheephead, gorgonian, Semicossyphus pulcher

California sheephead, gorgonian. San Clemente Island, USA, Semicossyphus pulcher, natural history stock photograph, photo id 03456Add To Light Table
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California sheephead, gorgonian. San Clemente Island, USA

Stock Photo: 03456
Species: California sheephead wrasse, Semicossyphus pulcher
Location: San Clemente Island, California, USA
Format: Film 2:3
Other Names: sheep-head wrasse
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