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Sharpnose seaperch (Phanerodon atripes) — Embiotocidae

Sharpnose seaperch

Phanerodon atripes
Family: Embiotocidae
LC · Least Concern

The Sharpnose seaperch (Phanerodon atripes) is a saltwater fish of the family Embiotocidae that grows up to 29 cm.

Length
29 cm
Water
Saltwater
Depth
0.0–229.0 m
Diet
Carnivore
Behaviour
Schooling
Activity
Diurnal
Body shape
Flat / disc-shaped
Substrate
Sand / mud bottom
Danger
Harmless
Edibility
Commonly eaten

Description

The sharpnose seaperch is a surfperch from the eastern Pacific, along the coast of California and Baja California. The species grows to about 29 cm and has an oval, silvery body with dark fin edges and a fairly pointed snout. Like all surfperches it is livebearing: females give birth to fully developed young. It lives over rocky reefs and kelp forests and eats small crustaceans and invertebrates. The fish is harmless to humans and is assessed as Least Concern (LC) by the IUCN.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Sharpnose seaperch?

The Sharpnose seaperch has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern.

Where does the Sharpnose seaperch live?

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

How big does the Sharpnose seaperch get?

The Sharpnose seaperch grows to a maximum of about 29 cm.

Is the Sharpnose seaperch dangerous to humans?

No, the Sharpnose seaperch is harmless to humans.

Is the Sharpnose seaperch edible?

Yes, the Sharpnose seaperch is commonly eaten.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Zwartvin-brandingbaars verified
English name
Sharpnose seaperch verified
Scientific name
Phanerodon atripes
Family
Embiotocidae
Other names
Sharpnose surfperch verified

Appearance

Size class
Medium verified
Max length (cm)
29.0 verified
Body shape
Flat / disc-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
Silver / grey inferred
Pattern
Plain sourced
Tail shape
Forked inferred
Mouth position
Terminal sourced
Lips
Thin sourced
Barbels
No sourced
Dorsal fins
One continuous sourced
Dorsal spines
Yes sourced

Habitat & distribution

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

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Carnivore sourced
Social behaviour
Schooling sourced
Territorial
No sourced
Activity
Diurnal sourced
Reproduction
Separate sexes sourced
Sexual dimorphism
No sourced

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 Phanerodon

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