Embiotoca lateralis
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Embiotoca lateralis, commonly known as the striped surfperch or striped seaperch, is a species of surfperch native to the Northeastern Pacific Ocean.
Striped Surfperch, Ucluelet, BC, Canada imported from i Naturalist photo 405169031
Juvenile
In California
In California
Kelp forest
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Kelp forests are underwater areas with a high density of kelp, which covers a large part of the world's coastlines. Smaller areas of anchored kelp are called kelp beds. They are recognized as one of t
Embiotoca lateralis
…surfperch is found from Punta Baja, Central Baja California, to Wrangrell, Southeastern Alaska. It is often found near rocky reefs, eelgrass beds, kelp forests, and underwater structures, including man-made piers. While frequenting shallow waters and intertidal zones, the striped surfperch can be found at…
Kelp forest
Rockfish swimming around giant kelp
A diver in a kelp forest off the coast of California
A kelp forest off of the coast of Anacapa Island, California