Silver Surfperch
Hyperprosopon ellipticum
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–110 m
- Max size: 27 cm
- For divers: safe
A surfperch of the open coast, the silver surfperch works the surf zone and sandy areas and gathers around rocks and piers from the intertidal down to about 110 metres. The female carries and gives birth to live young rather than laying eggs, and the fish reaches about 27 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Ovalentaria incertae sedis › Embiotocidae › Hyperprosopon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281099.
FAQ
- How deep does the Silver Surfperch live?
- The Silver Surfperch (Hyperprosopon ellipticum) is typically found at 0–110 m.
- Is the Silver Surfperch dangerous to divers?
- The Silver Surfperch is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Silver Surfperch get?
- The Silver Surfperch grows to about 27 cm.