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Sharpnose seaperch (Phanerodon atripes) fish species information

Scientific Name
Phanerodon atripes

Common Name
Sharpnose seaperch

Biology
Adults inhabit inshore and offshore waters (Ref. 2850). Viviparous, female carries the developing young (Ref. 205). Seldom caught by fishers (Ref. 2850).

Classification

Classified By
Jordan & Gilbert, 1880
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Surfperches (Embiotocidae)

Distribution

Region
Eastern Pacific
Distribution
Eastern Pacific: Bodega Bay in northern California, USA to central Baja California, Mexico.
Range
39°N -

Environment

Climate
Subtropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
229 m
Zone
demersal
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 229 m (Ref. 2850)
Trophic Level
3.36 s.e. 0.54 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
29.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.7500 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Unknown
Vulnerability
Moderate vulnerability (36 of 100)
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated