The Opaleye is a robust fish with a bluish-green body and distinctive iridescent eyes. A memorable fact is that it can live for over 20 years in the wild.
Habitat
Found in rocky reefs and kelp forests along the Pacific coast.
Diet
Primarily feeds on algae and small invertebrates.
How common
Common
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