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Rhacochilus vacca (Girard, 1855)
Pile Perch
Family: Embiotocidae
Introduction to the Fish

Photograph

© Tim Loh     (Photo ID #78148)

Map

Source: Distribution of Rhacochilus vacca as compiled by Aquamaps

Species Information

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 (Ref. 6885).

Source: FishBase. Eschmeyer, W.N., E.S. Herald and H Hammann. 1983 . (Ref. 2850)

Biology

Species Biology

Occurs in rocky shores, often around kelp, pilings and underwater structures (Ref. 2850). Feeds on hard-shelled mollusks, crabs and barnacles (Ref. 2850). Environment: demersal; marine; depth range ? - 46 m (Ref. 2850) Climate: subtropical

Source: FishBase. Eschmeyer, W.N., E.S. Herald and H Hammann. 1983 . (Ref. 2850)

Distribution

Distribution

Eastern Pacific: Wrangell, southeastern Alaska to Guadalupe Island, off north-central Baja California, Mexico.

Source: FishBase. Eschmeyer, W.N., E.S. Herald and H Hammann. 1983 . (Ref. 2850)

Status Information

Origin StatusProvincial StatusBC List
(Red Blue List)		COSEWIC
NativeSNRNo StatusNot Listed



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