Amphistichus
| Amphistichus | |
|---|---|
| Amphistichus rhodoterus | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Clade: | Ovalentaria |
| Order: | Blenniiformes |
| Family: | Embiotocidae |
| Genus: | Amphistichus Agassiz, 1854 |
| Type species | |
| Amphistichus argenteus Agassiz, 1854
| |
Amphistichus is a genus of surfperches native to the eastern Pacific Ocean. This genus's species are commonly found in the surf zone, and are very popular with west coast surf anglers.[1][2]
Species
There are currently three recognized species in this genus:[3]
| Species | Common name | Image |
|---|---|---|
| Amphistichus argenteus
(Agassiz, 1854) |
Barred surfperch | |
| Amphistichus koelzi
(C. L. Hubbs, 1933) |
Calico surfperch | |
| Amphistichus rhodoterus
(Agassiz, 1854) |
Redtail surfperch |
References
- ^ "Surf Zone Fishes". wildlife.ca.gov. Retrieved 2025-03-27.
- ^ "Perch Archives". Pier Fishing in California. Retrieved 2025-03-27.
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Species in genus Amphistichus". FishBase. April 2013 version.