Family Embiotocidae Order Perciformes | Phylum Chordata Rank Species | |
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Similar Embiotoca, Hypsurus caryi, Shiner perch, Surfperch, Hyperprosopon argenteum | ||
Striped surf perch embiotoca lateralis swimming unsteady with short bursts
Embiotoca lateralis, commonly known as the striped surfperch or striped seaperch, is a species of surfperch native to the North Eastern Pacific Ocean.
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- Striped surf perch embiotoca lateralis swimming unsteady with short bursts
- Striped surf perch embiotoca lateralis swimming steady with pectoral fins and tail no bursting
- Description
- References
Striped surf perch embiotoca lateralis swimming steady with pectoral fins and tail no bursting
Description
The striped surfperch is characterized by orange and blue stripes running lengthwise down the body and blue spots on the head and operculum. Individuals reach maximum lengths of 15 in (38 cm).
References
Embiotoca lateralis Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA