Xantic Sargo
Anisotremus davidsonii
A silvery grunt species found along the Pacific coast from California to Baja Mexico. Known for its distinctive black vertical bars and deep body profile.
Xantic Sargo at a glance
- Scientific name
- Anisotremus davidsonii
- Typical size
- 8-16 inches, 1-3 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Inshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Inhabits rocky reefs, kelp beds, and sandy bottoms in nearshore waters typically 10-100 feet deep. Anglers target them using small hooks with cut bait, squid, or marine worms around structure and rocky areas.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a xantic sargo through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksXantic Sargo questions people ask
Xantic Sargo is Anisotremus davidsonii.
A typical xantic sargo runs 8-16 inches, 1-3 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every xantic sargo you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Inhabits rocky reefs, kelp beds, and sandy bottoms in nearshore waters typically 10-100 feet deep. Anglers target them using small hooks with cut bait, squid, or marine worms around structure and rocky areas. It is a salt water species, filed under inshore in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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iPhone, iOS 17 or later. Setup takes about a minute.