California Sheephead

California Sheephead

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California Sheephead: Worldwide Observations from iNaturalist

  • January: 92

    J

  • February: 65

    F

  • March: 109

    M

  • April: 95

    A

  • May: 106

    M

  • June: 137

    J

  • July: 168

    J

  • August: 247

    A

  • September: 223

    S

  • October: 171

    O

  • November: 143

    N

  • December: 121

    D

Peak June to November, from 1,677 research-grade observations worldwide.

Where to see them

How to see them

Protecting this species

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Reef Check Kelp Forest Program
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Volunteer divers monitor kelp-forest health along the North American West Coast to support science-based ocean management, completing over 200 surveys in the 2025 season.

Citizen Science & Monitoring3 species
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Recent sightings

Photos

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Treasure trove

iNaturalist

See 1,762 observations on the map →

IUCN Red List

Look up the Vulnerable assessment →

Wikipedia

Fall down the whole history of the species →