Cymatogaster aggregata  (Shiner Perch)

© Aaron Baldwin (Photo ID #2135)

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Photo Location	Sage Beach, Sitka Sound
Photographer	Aaron Baldwin
Habitat	Eelgrass beds, kelp
Photo Date
Upload Date	October 21, 2007
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Photo ID #	2135
Comments	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.