Amphistichus | |
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Amphistichus rhodoterus | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Clade: | Ovalentaria |
Order: | Blenniiformes |
Family: | Embiotocidae |
Genus: | Amphistichus Agassiz, 1854 |
Type species | |
Amphistichus argenteus Agassiz, 1854 |
Amphistichus is a genus of surfperches native to the eastern Pacific Ocean. This genus's species are commonly found in the surf zone, and are very popular with west coast surf anglers.[ citation needed ]
There are currently three recognized species in this genus: [1]