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Habitat
Rocky reefs and kelp habitat in cool coastal waters
Published depth range
Low-tide zone to 80 m
Viewing activities
Scuba diving · Beach / tidepool
What it eats
Grazes algae in kelp habitat.
When to look
The available records do not establish a reliable local viewing season. Use the map’s month filter to inspect dated observations; it does not predict an encounter.
WHERE HAS IT BEEN RECORDED?
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These dated records show past presence. They do not establish today’s abundance, guarantee a sighting, or describe the species’ entire range.
Monterey Bay
Recorded here
33,835 OBIS records in the regional query · snapshot 2026-09-12.
