Species Type:
Fishes
Common Name(s):
Zebra perch
Size:
These fish can grow to be 18 inches (45 centimeters) long.
Diet:
Zebra perches eat primarily various algae species.
Range & Habitat:
Zebra perches can be found traveling in schools in habitats like kelp forests and rocky reefs in eastern Pacific waters from Monterey, California, to Baja California, and in the Gulf of California.
Details:
Zebra perches have silvery grey bodies with brown bars running vertically from their head to the base of their tail. They also have white bellies and a blue spot near the top of their gills. Zebra perches are typically found in shallow waters, but they can be found as deep as 49 feet (15 meters).