| Family: |
Embiotocidae (Surfperches) |
| Max. size: |
13 cm FL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range - 0 m |
| Distribution: |
Northwest Pacific: Japan and South Korea. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Young form large schools from the surface to a depth of 1 m in zones of eddy current (Ref. 559). Viviparous, female carries the developing young (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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