Medialuna ancietae

(Medialuna ancietae)

Description

Medialuna ancietae is a species of sea chub native to the Pacific coast of South America where it inhabits the giant kelp forests. It is known locally as acha.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Actinopterygii

Order:Perciformes

Family:Kyphosidae

Genus:Medialuna

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