The shiner perch is a small marine fish found along the Pacific coast of North America. It typically measures 4-6 inches in length and weighs around 0.1 pounds. Recognizable by its silvery body with vertical bars, it inhabits shallow coastal waters and estuaries. This species feeds on plankton and small invertebrates, often forming large schools. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Shiner perch
length · weight
Shiner perch
6 in · 5 oz


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