Pile perch
📖 Overview
Adults occur in rocky shores, often around kelp, pilings and underwater structures . Feed on hard-shelled mollusks, crabs and barnacles . Viviparous, female carries the developing young .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9 - 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 21 - 25; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 27 - 30; Vertebrae: 33 - 38. Above, dark gray or brown pigment with a silvery luster which dominates the color on sides and belly; darker blotches on the back and sides, dark vertical bars on juveniles; fins dusky .: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pile perch is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Pile perch is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Viviparous, female carries the developing young .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 46 m . Subtropical; 61°N - 28°N, 147°W - 113°W central Baja California, Mexico.
🌿 Ecology
hard-shelled mollusks, crabs and barnacles (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18.7 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 254 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Pile perch has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔍 Similar Species
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