Mexican barred snapper

The Mexican barred snapper (Hoplopagrus guentherii), also known as the barred pargo, is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a snapper belonging to the family Lutjanidae. It is native to the eastern Pacific Ocean. It is the only species in its genus.

Distribution

The Mexican barred snapper is endemic to the Eastern Pacific Ocean. Its range extends from southern Baja California and the northern Gulf of California south to Ecuador. It is also found around the Galapagos, Malpelo and the Cocos Islands. It occurs at depths between 3 and 50 m (9.8 and 164.0 ft). The adults are found in rocky areas near coral reefs, also in caves. Juveniles can be found in rocky tidal pools.