striped surfperch
| Scientific name | Embiotoca lateralis |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Agassiz |
| Year of description | 1854 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Embiotocidae |
| Genus | Embiotoca |
Introduction
Embiotoca lateralis, commonly known as striped surfperch, is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size38 cm
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Maximum size35 cm
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ShapeOval
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Patternhorizontal stripes
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Average size38 cm
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Maximum size35 cm
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ShapeOval
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Patternhorizontal stripes
How to recognize the striped surfperch ?
The striped surfperch measures between 38 and 35 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly marron and gris body. The also has marron horizontal stripes.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving in a group or alone
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
The striped surfperch is a fish living in a group or alone naturally found at mid-depth. This species is carnivorous .
Although the striped surfperch is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductionvivipare
The striped surfperch is a fish vivipare.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Where to see this species?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature9 - 15 °C
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Depth0 - 21 m
Biotope presentation
The striped surfperch is most often found at a depth between 0m and 21m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
To go further
Species of the same family
shiner perch
Embiotocidae
To read on the web
Sources & Contributions
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Tags
Species of the same family
shiner perch
Embiotocidae
Scientific partners