Calico surfperch (Amphistichus koelzi) is a saltwater species recorded in the United States. It is found at depths of 0–9 m.
Scientific name: Amphistichus koelzi · Water: Saltwater
Size: up to 31 cm
The calico surfperch is a demersal embiotocid whose adults occur usually on sand beaches in the surf. It is recorded from the surface down to 9 m, and it is viviparous, with the female carrying the developing young. Maximum length is about 31 cm total length. It is a commercial species and a gamefish. Fishing vulnerability is moderate at 38 of 100 and resilience medium. IUCN lists it as least concern.
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