Kyphosus elegans, the Chopa Mojonera or Cortez chub, is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a sea chub from the family Kyphosidae. It is found in the eastern Pacific Ocean where it is of minor importance to commercial fisheries.

Dec 1, 2008 · sea chubs in the tropical eastern Pacific Ocean are called "chopa," but the Cortez sea chub is one of the more abundant species. This species reaches about 16 inches and is found from the Pacific side of Baja California into the Gulf of California and down to Ecuador.

The black seabream (Spondyliosoma cantharus) is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Sparidae, which includes the seabreams and porgies. This fish has a wide distribution in the eastern Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean and Black Seas .

The Cortez Chub, Kyphosus elegans, is a member of the Sea Chub or Kyphosidae Family, and is known in Mexico as chopa de Cortés.

The Lowfin Chub, Kyphosus vaigiensis, is a member of the Sea Chub or Kyphosidae Family, that is also known as the Brassy Chub and is known in Mexico as chopa amarilla when when found in the Atlantic and chopa rayada when found in the Pacific Ocean.

Lepomis or true sunfish is a genus of North American freshwater fish from the family Centrarchidae in the order Centrarchiformes. The generic name Lepomis derives from the Greek λεπίς ("scale") and πῶμα ("cover", "plug", "operculum"). The genus' most recognizable species is perhaps the bluegill.

Oct 17, 2020 · Las chopas se caracterizan por tener el cuerpo más alto que ancho. La boca es pequeña y tienen una proyección en el área que cubre las agallas. Esta proyección y la coloración del cuerpo permiten identificar las tres especies más comunes en nuestras aguas. Las chopas se pescan con anzuelos pequeños.

The Gulf Opaleye, Girella simplicidens, is a member of the Sea Chub or Kyphosidae Family, and is known in Mexico as chopa ojo azul. Globally, there are eighteen species in the genus Girella , of which two are found in Mexican waters, both in the Pacific Ocean.

Kyphosus elegans, the Cortez sea chub or Cortez chub, or in Spanish Chopa, Chopa de Cortés, Hacha or Palma, is a species of sea chubs found in the Eastern Pacific, from the Gulf of California to Ecuador, including the Galapagos Islands. It is a minor commercial fish.

Kyphosus elegans, the Cortez sea chub or Cortez chub, or in Spanish Chopa, Chopa de Cortés, Hacha or Palma, is a species of sea chubs found in the Eastern Pacific, from the Gulf of California to Ecuador, including the Galapagos Islands. It is a minor commercial fish.