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Calico Surfperch

Amphistichus koelzi

Classification

The Calico surfperch (Amphistichus koelzi), also known as the Humpback perch or Porgee, is a species of surfperch native to the Eastern Pacific Ocean. They are primarily found along the west coast of the United States (California, Oregon, and Washington). The specific name honours the American fisheries biologist Walter Koelz (1895-1989).

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
United States of America · 52