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calico surfperch (Amphistichus koelzi)
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calico surfperch (Amphistichus koelzi) specimen
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Embiotocidae

calico surfperch

Amphistichus koelzi

Live bearing surfperch in sandy surf

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Pacific Ocean
  • North America
  • Deep-bodied
  • Medium
  • Tropical fish

calico surfperch is a marine fish of Eastern Pacific. The species occupies coastal waters. The largest recorded length is 31 cm.

Maximum length
31 cm
Water
Marine
Body shape
deep_bodied
Distribution
Eastern Pacific: near Cape Flaterry in Washington, USA to northern Baja California, Mexico. Recorded 32 km from the Canadian border (Ref. 6885 ).
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern

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