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Cymatogaster aggregata
(Shiner Perch)
© Aaron Baldwin (Photo ID #2134)
Photographer's Submitted Details
Photo Location
Sage Beach, Sitka Sound
Photographer
Aaron Baldwin
Habitat
Eelgrass beds, kelp
Photo Date
Upload Date
October 21, 2007
Elevation (m)
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Latitude
UTM Easting
Longitude
UTM Northing
Photo ID #
2134
Notes
These schooling fish are very common and beach seining may capture hundreds. During the mating season the males develop dark black coloration that looks like soot or paint.
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