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1 August 2005 The Reef Fish Assemblage of the Outer Los Angeles Federal Breakwater, 2002–2003
John T. Froeschke, Larry G. Allen, Daniel J. Pondella
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Abstract

The conspicuous and cryptic fish assemblage of the Los Angeles Federal Breakwater was assessed from 2002 to 2003. Thirty-five species were observed or collected during the study period. The assemblage of cryptic fishes was composed primarily of a mix of Oregonian and San Diegan, species including snubnose sculpin (Orthonopias triacis), coralline sculpin (Artedius corallinus) and blackeye goby (Rhinogobiops nicholsii). The species composition of conspicuous fishes was approximately equal between taxa from these two provinces. Blacksmith (Chromis punctipinnis), black perch (Embiotoca jacksoni) and kelp bass (Paralabrax clathratus) dominated the assemblage of conspicuous fishes. Species composition reflects the localized cool temperature regime of the area and the high relief kelp forest habitat.

John T. Froeschke, Larry G. Allen, and Daniel J. Pondella "The Reef Fish Assemblage of the Outer Los Angeles Federal Breakwater, 2002–2003," Bulletin, Southern California Academy of Sciences 104(2), 63-74, (1 August 2005). https://doi.org/10.3160/0038-3872(2005)104[63:TRFAOT]2.0.CO;2
Accepted: 1 December 2004; Published: 1 August 2005
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