Black-striped Salema
Xenocys jessiae
Brachygenys jessiae, the black-striped salema, is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a grunt belonging to the family Haemulidae. It is endemic to the eastern Pacific Ocean.
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Countries
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Order
Perciformes
Family
Haemulidae
Genus
Xenocys
Black-striped Salema belongs to the family Haemulidae, order Perciformes, within the unknown class.
Species Profile
Brachygenys jessiae, the black-striped salema, is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a grunt belonging to the family Haemulidae. It is endemic to the eastern Pacific Ocean.
The Black-striped Salema faces significant pressure from overfishing throughout its range, as it is targeted by both commercial and artisanal fisheries in the Eastern Pacific. Habitat degradation from coastal development, pollution, and climate change impacts on marine ecosystems further threaten this species' populations.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Rocky reefs, coral reefs, and sandy bottoms in coastal marine waters of the Eastern Pacific, typically found at depths ranging from shallow nearshore areas to approximately 100 meters.
Threats
Overfishing and targeted fishing pressure
Climate change impacts on marine ecosystems
Coastal habitat degradation
Marine pollution
Found in 4 Countries
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Black-striped Salema (Xenocys jessiae). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/black-striped-salema