Barred surfperch
Barred surfperch | |
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Barred Surfperch caught at the Cowell Beach in Santa Cruz, CA, USA | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Family: | Embiotocidae |
Genus: | Amphistichus |
Species: | A. argenteus
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Binomial name | |
Amphistichus argenteus Agassiz, 1854
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Synonyms | |
The barred surfperch (Amphistichus argenteus) is a species of surfperch native to inshore waters from northern California, United States to southern Baja California, Mexico. This species can reach a length of 43 centimetres (17 in) TL though most do not exceed 30 centimetres (12 in) TL. The maximum recorded weight is 2.0 kilograms (4.4 lb).[1] Like other surfperches, it gives birth to live young. The diet of the barred surfperch consists predominantly of sand crabs .[2]
According to the California Department of Fish and Game,[3] Barred Surfperch can be identified by bars and spots on sides which are often unbarred, as well as the absence of red tail.
Fishery[edit]
Barred surfperch are an important sport fishery for most surf fishermen in California, as they are common in the surf zone.[2] Anglers use sand crabs, sandworms, blood worms, shrimp, squid, cut fish, and small hard baits to catch these fish.
Notable References[edit]
Killer fish. Killer fish from San Diego. I don't know what I am but I taste really good. I'm a killer fish. Hello, I'll be your killer fish for the evening. Thank you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFLyfRKsMaU&ab_channel=Shogenki
References[edit]
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2013). "Amphistichus argenteus" in FishBase. April 2013 version.
- ^ a b "The Pacific Mole Crab" (PDF). Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 2009-01-20.
- ^ "Common Surfperches of California". California Department of Fish and Game.