Fin's Fish Guide
The Rainbow seaperch (Hypsurus caryi) is a saltwater fish of the family Embiotocidae that grows up to 30 cm.
Description
The rainbow surfperch is a surfperch (Embiotocidae) from the northeastern Pacific. The species has a deep, laterally compressed body with conspicuous orange, blue and red lengthwise stripes and striped fins. It lives along rocky shores, often at the edges of kelp forests, occasionally over sand but not in the surf. Like other surfperches it is livebearing. It feeds on small crustaceans and other invertebrates. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Rainbow seaperch?
The Rainbow seaperch has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly red-orange and shows a horizontal stripes pattern. Bright orange, blue and red longitudinal stripes; ovoviviparous surfperch of kelp edges.
Where does the Rainbow seaperch live?
The Rainbow seaperch lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Northeast Pacific; rocky coasts and kelp forests.
How big does the Rainbow seaperch get?
The Rainbow seaperch grows to a maximum of about 30 cm.
Is the Rainbow seaperch dangerous to humans?
No, the Rainbow seaperch is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Rainbow seaperch edible?
The Rainbow seaperch is rarely eaten.
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