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Micrometrus aurora (Jordan & Gilbert, 1880) Reef perch |
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photo by
Gotshall, D.W. |
| Family: | Embiotocidae (Surfperches) | |||
| Max. size: | 18 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 6 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Tomales Bay in northern California, USA to northern central Baja California, Mexico. | |||
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| Biology: | Adults usually occur in shallow rocky areas; in tide pools and at depths up to 6.1 m. Feed on algae and small invertebrates (Ref. 2850). Viviparous, female carries the developing young (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||