Walleye Surfperch
Hyperprosopon argenteum
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 18 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
A silvery surfperch of sandy beaches and surf zones, the walleye surfperch often gathers in dense schools around piers and rocky edges. It feeds on small crustaceans and bears live young, usually between five and twelve at a time. A popular catch for shore anglers, it reaches about 18 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Embiotocidae › Hyperprosopon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281098.
FAQ
- How deep does the Walleye Surfperch live?
- The Walleye Surfperch (Hyperprosopon argenteum) is typically found at to 18 m.
- Is the Walleye Surfperch dangerous to divers?
- The Walleye Surfperch is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Walleye Surfperch get?
- The Walleye Surfperch grows to about 30 cm.