Shiner Surfperch
NameShiner Surfperch
Scientific NameCymatogaster aggregata
Common NamesShiner Surfperch, Shiner Perch
FamilyEmbiotocidae
OriginEastern Pacific Ocean, North America, Alaska, Baja California
Temperamentcommunity
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)75
Max Size (Inches)7
Water TypeBrackish
Temperature Range (°F)50-70
pH Range7.5-8.5
Compatible SpeciesOther temperate surfperch, Temperate gobies, Temperate blennies, Temperate damselfish
Description
The Shiner Surfperch is a small, schooling fish native to the Eastern Pacific. Known for its silvery body with vertical bars and iridescent sheen, it inhabits brackish estuaries and coastal marine waters. This euryhaline species is an omnivore, feeding on small invertebrates and algae.
