Spotfin Surfperch
Hypocritichthys analis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–101 m
- Max size: 20 cm
- For divers: safe
A surfperch of the eastern Pacific that ranges from the surface down to about a hundred metres, occasionally hooked from surf and piers. Females give birth to live young rather than laying eggs.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Embiotocidae › Hypocritichthys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1804082.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spotfin Surfperch live?
- The Spotfin Surfperch (Hypocritichthys analis) is typically found at 0–101 m.
- Is the Spotfin Surfperch dangerous to divers?
- The Spotfin Surfperch is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spotfin Surfperch get?
- The Spotfin Surfperch grows to about 20 cm.