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Striped Surfperch

Embiotoca lateralis
A striped surfperch in front of a rocky background

Striped Surfperch

Embiotoca lateralis
Other Common Names
Striped seaperch, blue seaperch, blue perch, striped perch
At the Aquarium
Sandy Coast
Other Common Names
Striped seaperch, blue seaperch, blue perch, striped perch

At the Aquarium

Sandy Coast

Appearance

These stripey, copper-colored fish have 15 iridescent blue stripes below the lateral line and can weigh up to 2.1 lbs.

Habitat

Found in estuaries and subtidally, to depths of 165 feet, around kelp beds, rocky reefs, or docks.

Diet

Worms, mussels, snails, clams, and a variety of small crustaceans: isopods, copepods, amphipods, barnacles, crabs, and shrimps.

Life History

Perch undergo internal fertilization and live birth. A female gives birth to 18-92 fully developed young, just 1-2 inches long, between March and September. A single brood can have as many as 9 different fathers. Striped perch can reach lengths of 16 inches and live up to 10 years.

IUCN Status

Least Concern

Ecosystem & Cultural Importance

Shiner Perch are an Oregon Conservation Strategy species. Striped perch have many predators, including cabezon, rockfish, sculpins, cormorants, common murres, and harbor seals.
Range
Southern Alaska to northern Mexico
On the Oregon Coast
Striped perch are frequently caught by recreational anglers off piers, jetties, and from shore.
Fun Facts
These fish are inactive at night, hovering near the bottom.

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