The Redtail surfperch is a coastal fish known for its distinctive reddish tail. Typically found along the Pacific coast, it inhabits sandy and rocky shorelines. This species grows up to 15 inches and weighs around 2 pounds. It feeds on small invertebrates and crustaceans, displaying social behavior by forming schools near the surf zone. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Redtail surfperch
North East Pacific (Lincoln County coastal waters)
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Redtail surfperch
North East Pacific (Lincoln County coastal waters)
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Redtail surfperch
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Redtail surfperch
North East Pacific (Tillamook County coastal waters)
12 in · 1 lb
Redtail surfperch
North East Pacific (Tillamook County coastal waters)
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Redtail surfperch
North East Pacific (Tillamook County coastal waters)
3 in ·
Redtail surfperch
Grays Harbor County Coast
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Redtail surfperch
Grays Harbor County Coast
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Redtail surfperch
North East Pacific (Tillamook County coastal waters)
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