Author: (Steindachner, 1876)
FBname: Xantic sargo
Comments: Occur in coastal waters, frequently in rocky reefs and occasionally over sandy bottoms (Ref. 9114); often near kelp beds.  Juveniles form schools in littoral pools (Ref. 9114).  Feed on crustaceans, mollusks and bryozoans.  Pelagic spawner (Ref. 56049).  Marketed fresh (Ref. 9114).