Amphistichus

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Amphistichus
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Amphistichus rhodoterus
Scientific classification OOjs UI icon edit-ltr.svg
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 ]

Species

There are currently three recognized species in this genus: [1]

References

  1. Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Species in genus Amphistichus". FishBase . April 2013 version.