Barred Surfperch
Amphistichus argenteus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–73 m
- Max size: 43 cm
- For divers: safe
A surfperch of sandy beach surf, it works the breaking waves for sand crabs and digs out clams and other buried invertebrates, sometimes straying out to deeper water and rocky cover. Females carry their young inside and give birth to live pups rather than laying eggs. It grows to about forty centimetres and gathers in small groups.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Embiotocidae › Amphistichus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279594.
FAQ
- How deep does the Barred Surfperch live?
- The Barred Surfperch (Amphistichus argenteus) is typically found at 0–73 m.
- Is the Barred Surfperch dangerous to divers?
- The Barred Surfperch is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Barred Surfperch get?
- The Barred Surfperch grows to about 43 cm.