Scientific Name
Amphistichus koelzi
Common Name
Calico surfperch
Biology
Dorsal
spines
(total): 9 - 11;
Dorsal
soft rays
(total): 24-28;
Anal
spines: 3;
Anal
soft rays: 26 - 32. Generally silvery overlaid with brassy tones; back bluish or olivaceous; lower head and lower anterior part of body tinged with red; sides with series of brown speckles which form rough narrow vertical bars; pectorals plain, other fins usually reddish (Ref. 6885).