Redtail Surfperch
Amphistichus rhodoterus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–7 m
- Max size: 41 cm
- For divers: safe
The redtail surfperch rides the breaking surf along exposed sand beaches, sometimes slipping into bays and backwaters. Females carry their young inside the body and give birth to fully formed fish rather than laying eggs, an unusual trait among the surfperches.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Embiotocidae › Amphistichus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 279596.
FAQ
- How deep does the Redtail Surfperch live?
- The Redtail Surfperch (Amphistichus rhodoterus) is typically found at 0–7 m.
- Is the Redtail Surfperch dangerous to divers?
- The Redtail Surfperch is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Redtail Surfperch get?
- The Redtail Surfperch grows to about 41 cm.