Calico surfperch (Amphistichus koelzi)

Scientific name: Amphistichus koelzi Hubbs, 1933

Calico surfperch (Amphistichus koelzi)

The Calico surfperch (Amphistichus koelzi) is a marine fish of the family Embiotocidae. Native range: Eastern Pacific, near Cape Flaterry in Washington, USA to northern Baja California, Mexico. Recorded 32 km from the Canadian border.

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.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Amphistichus koelzi
Family
Embiotocidae (Surfperches)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
31.0
Depth range
0–9 m (0–30 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 9 m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Eastern Pacific: near Cape Flaterry in Washington, USA to northern Baja California, Mexico. Recorded 32 km from the Canadian border.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Gamefish: yes
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Assuming tm

Sources

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

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