Rainbow surfperch
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The rainbow surfperch, also known as rainbow seaperch, or bugara, is a species of surfperch found in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. It is often regarded as the most colorful of the surfperches.
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A rainbow surfperch near the seafloor
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.
Rainbow surfperch
…dorsal fin and the anal fin are black. The pectoral fin is also lightly striped, and the edge is a vibrant blue. They are sometimes confused with the striped surfperch (Embiotoca lateralis,) as both fish display rainbow coloration and blue dots on the face, but striped surfperch tend to be much darker and less elongated…
Striped Surfperch, Ucluelet, BC, Canada imported from i Naturalist photo 405169031
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In California
In California