Barred surfperch
A species of Amphistichus Scientific name : Amphistichus argenteus Genus : Amphistichus
Barred surfperch, A species of Amphistichus
Botanical name: Amphistichus argenteus
Genus: Amphistichus
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Description
The barred surfperch is a species of surfperch native to inshore waters from northern California, United States to southern Baja California, Mexico. This species can reach a length of 43 centimetres (17 in) TL though most do not exceed 30 centimetres (12 in) TL. The maximum recorded weight is 2.0 kilograms (4.4 lb). Like other surfperches, it gives birth to live young. The diet of the barred surfperch consists predominantly of sand crabs .
According to the California Department of Fish and Game, Barred Surfperch can be identified by bars and spots on sides which are often unbarred, as well as the absence of red tail.
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Perch-like fish Family
Surfperches Genus
Amphistichus Species
Barred surfperch 
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