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Rhacochilus toxotes Agassiz, 1854 Rubberlip seaperch |
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photo by
DeCloux, R. |
| Family: | Embiotocidae (Surfperches) | |||
| Max. size: | 47 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 1 - 50 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Mendocino County in northern California, USA to central Baja California in Mexico, including Guadalupe Island (off northern central Baja California). | |||
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| Biology: | Adults usually found in rocky areas, also in kelp and near jetties and pilings (Ref. 2850). From Surf zone to 50 m (Ref. 96339). Often in schools (Ref. 2850). Viviparous, female carries the developing young (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||