Family: |
Embiotocidae (Surfperches) |
Max. size: |
47 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 50 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Mendocino County in northern California, USA to central Baja California in Mexico, including Guadalupe Island (off northern central Baja California). |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Adults usually found in rocky areas, also in kelp and near jetties and pilings (Ref. 2850). From Surf zone to 50 m (Ref. 96339). Often in schools (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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