Lots of info on the net about these fish.. Very much like a colorful blackfish..
Sadly they are being heavily pressured and the results have been increasingly restrictive size and bag limits, and something really ominous in my opinion that is happening in California more and more.. Restricted zones where NO fishing is allowed.. Heres a link that has a nice synopsis on this species of Wrasse that tends to place much of the blame on the live fish market... bob
http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/a...rnia-sheephead