Species
Halfmoon
Medialuna californiensis
This fish inhabit rocky areas and kelp beds, where they primarily feed on algae but also small invertebrates.
Ecoregions
California Current
Ecoregion types
Temperate
Trophic levels
Primary Consumer
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About this species
Species identity
This fish inhabit rocky areas and kelp beds, where they primarily feed on algae but also small invertebrates.
Role in the ecosystem
Halfmoon helps explain how marine food webs function through its ecological role, habitat use, and connection to broader ecosystem change.
Scientific reference
Citation
https://www.fishbase.se/summary/Medialuna_californiensis.html
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