For a diver, few underwater encounters match the pure joy of drifting into a school of juveniles covered in brilliant, electric blue spots. Unlike the vivid orange of adults, these juveniles are mottled with bright blue spots and patches on a brownish-to-orange background. These iridescent blue markings likely help break up their outline among kelp, rock crevices, and algal growth, providing camouflage from predators until they develop full adult coloration.
Description
Bronze
6.5” L x 4” D x 12.5” H
Baby Garibaldi represents the juvenile Garibaldi (California State Fish) with blue spots.
6 lbs
Fun Fact: Unlike the vivid orange of adults, juveniles are mottled with bright blue spots and patches on a brownish-to-orange background. These iridescent blue markings likely help break up their outline among kelp, rock crevices, and algal growth, providing camouflage from predators until they develop full adult coloration.