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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