Barred surfperch (Amphistichus argenteus)

Scientific name: Amphistichus argenteus Agassiz, 1854

Barred surfperch (Amphistichus argenteus)

The Barred surfperch (Amphistichus argenteus) is a marine fish of the family Embiotocidae. Native range: Eastern Pacific, Bodega Bay in northern California, USA to northern central Baja California, Mexico.

Biology

Mostly found in surf of sand beaches, but reported from trawl catches at depths up to 73 m. Also occur near rocks, pilings and other sources of cover and food. Usually form small groups. Also caught from piers and skiffs. Feed preferably on sand crabs but also eats clams and other invertebrates. Viviparous, female carries the developing young.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Amphistichus argenteus
Family
Embiotocidae (Surfperches)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
43.0
Common length
30.0
Environment
Marine; demersal
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Eastern Pacific: Bodega Bay in northern California, USA to northern central Baja California, Mexico.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; gamefish: yes
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (K=0.15-0.18; tm=2; tmax=9; Fec=113)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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