| Family: |
Embiotocidae (Surfperches) |
| Max. size: |
18 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 6 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Tomales Bay in northern California, USA to northern central Baja California, Mexico. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Adults usually occur in shallow rocky areas; in tide pools and at depths up to 6.1 m. Feed on algae and small invertebrates (Ref. 2850). Viviparous, female carries the developing young (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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