Barred surfperch
| Barred surfperch | |
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| Barred Surfperch caught at the Cowell Beach in Santa Cruz, CA, USA | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Blenniiformes |
| Family: | Embiotocidae |
| Genus: | Amphistichus |
| Species: | A. argenteus
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| Binomial name | |
| Amphistichus argenteus Agassiz, 1854
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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.
References
[edit]- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Amphistichus argenteus". 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.
External links
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