Limbaugh, Conrad2009-01-272009-01-271964-01Limbaugh C. 1964. Notes on the life history of two Californian pomacentrids: garibaldis, Hypsypops rubicunda (Girard), and blacksmiths, Chromis punctipinnis (Cooper). Pac Sci 18(1): 41-50.0030-8870http://hdl.handle.net/10125/5468The range, life history, food, competitors, predators, and ectoparasitic cleaners of Hypsypops rubicunda and Chromis punctipinnis are considered. Both species exhibit elaborate prespawning and spawning behavior. Nest preparation and nest behavior of the garibaldis are discussed in detail.en-USArticle