From the California State Library: The Garibaldi
A golden orange fish approximately 14 inches in length,
the garibaldi (Hypsypops rubicundus) is most common in the
shallow waters off the Southern California coast. Young
garibaldi are even more colorful with bright blue spots
on a reddish orange body.
When disturbed these fish emit a thumping sound which can
be heard by divers. Although the garibaldi is not an
endangered species, there is concern that commercial
collection by the saltwater aquarium industry has reduced
its numbers. In 1995, the Legislature acted to protect
the garibaldi by placing a moratorium on commercial
collection until the year 2002. They also named the
garibaldi the official State Marine Fish."
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