Family Embiotocidae

Surfperches

 

Surfperches are among the most abundant fishes in temperate waters along the west coast of North America.

 

NORTHEAST PACIFIC

 

Embiotoca jacksoni   

Long Point, Catalina Island, California, 25 feet

 

Rock Quarry, Catalina Island, California, 25 feet

Rock Quarry, Catalina Island, California, 25 feet

 

BLACK SURFPERCH

Common in kelp forests and rocky reefs.  Blue band along base of anal fin.  Up to 18 inches.  Northern California south to Baja California.

 

 

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