Xantic Sargo
NameXantic Sargo
Scientific NameAnisotremus davidsonii
Common NamesXantic Sargo, Pacific Sargo, Sargo
FamilyHaemulidae
OriginEastern Pacific Ocean, California, Baja California, Mexico
Temperamentcommunity
Dietomnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)180
Max Size (Inches)23
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)60-75
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesCalifornia Sheepshead, Garibaldi, Rock Wrasse, Other large, peaceful temperate marine fish
Description
The Xantic Sargo is a temperate marine fish characterized by its silvery body and a prominent dark vertical band behind the pectoral fin. These schooling fish are native to the Eastern Pacific, where they inhabit rocky reefs and kelp forests. They are omnivores, feeding on a diverse diet of invertebrates and algae.
