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Barred surfperch (Amphistichus argenteus) — Embiotocidae

Barred surfperch

Amphistichus argenteus
Family: Embiotocidae

The Barred surfperch (Amphistichus argenteus) is a saltwater fish of the family Embiotocidae that grows up to 43 cm.

Length
43 cm
Water
Saltwater
Depth
0.0–73.0 m
Diet
Carnivore
Behaviour
Small groups
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped
Substrate
Sand / mud bottom
Danger
Harmless
Edibility
Commonly eaten

Description

The barred surfperch is a surfperch (Embiotocidae) from the northeastern Pacific. The species has a deep, silvery body with golden-yellow vertical bars and spots along the flank. It lives mainly in the surf of sandy beaches, but is also found in deeper water. Like other surfperches it is livebearing. It feeds on sand crabs, small crustaceans and other invertebrates. The species is harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Barred surfperch?

The Barred surfperch has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a vertical stripes pattern.

Where does the Barred surfperch live?

The Barred surfperch lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.

How big does the Barred surfperch get?

The Barred surfperch grows to a maximum of about 43 cm. On average the species is around 30 cm.

Is the Barred surfperch dangerous to humans?

No, the Barred surfperch is harmless to humans.

Is the Barred surfperch edible?

Yes, the Barred surfperch is commonly eaten.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Gebande brandingbaars sourced
English name
Barred surfperch verified
Scientific name
Amphistichus argenteus
Family
Embiotocidae
Other names
Barred surfperch verified

Appearance

Size class
Large verified
Max length (cm)
43.0 verified
Average length (cm)
30.0 verified
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
Silver / grey inferred
Pattern
Vertical bars inferred
Tail shape
Forked inferred
Mouth position
Terminal inferred
Lips
Thick / fleshy inferred
Barbels
No sourced
Dorsal fins
One continuous inferred
Dorsal spines
Yes sourced

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Saltwater sourced
Substrate
Sand / mud bottom sourced
Min depth (m)
0.0 verified
Max depth (m)
73.0 verified
Origin
Native sourced

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Carnivore sourced
Social behaviour
Small groups inferred
Territorial
No inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes sourced
Sexual dimorphism
No inferred
levensduur_max_jaar
9.0 verified

For anglers

Edibility
Commonly eaten sourced
Fishing method
Bodemvissen met natuurlijk aas (worm, garnaal of vis) op of vlak boven de bodem. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless sourced

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

Same genus Amphistichus

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