Fish · GBIF taxon 2398736
Garibaldi
Hypsypops rubicundusAlso known as Garibaldi Damselfish
The Garibaldi is a deep-bodied damselfish whose adults are uniformly brilliant orange and highly territorial around rocky reef shelters. Males clear and guard red-algal nest patches, while juveniles show electric-blue spots that fade as they mature.
Orange Reef FishTerritorial DamselfishAlgal Nest Guard
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Small crustaceans
- Marine worms
- Bryozoans
Predators
- Giant sea bass
- California sea lions
- Large kelp bass
ThreatsMarine heatwaves, reef degradation, pollution, disturbance of nests, and illegal collection
HabitatsRocky reefs, kelp forests, caves, and shallow subtropical coastal water
Life spanOften 12 to 17 years, with some individuals living longer
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyPomacentridae
- SpeciesHypsypops rubicundus
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Do not touch, chase, feed, collect, or disturb guarded nest patches.
Responsible observation
- Age: Juveniles carry vivid blue spots; adults are nearly solid orange.
- Territory: Back away if a fish repeatedly rushes from the same reef patch.
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