white seaperch
Phanerodon furcatus
Surfperch of piers, docks and calm bays of the Mexican Pacific, which turns up on the line of pier anglers. It is of interest to sport fishing.
Also called: perca-branca, mojarra lomo rayado, white seaperch
- maximum
- 32 cm
who is the white seaperch
Surfperch of the family Embiotocidae, which lives near piers, docks and bays, and also in calm waters near rocks, down to 43 m. It reaches 32 cm and is viviparous: the female carries the young until birth. It has a greenish back, but silver predominates. It occurs from Vancouver Island, in Canada, to northern Baja California, in Mexico. It has a small commercial catch and is also caught with rods.
Essential profile. Identification, where it occurs and rules, with data from FishBase and the cited regulations. Season, time of day, technique and bait are added once we have a good source for the white seaperch; in the meantime, see the similar species.
identification
Silver surfperch, with a greenish back and a dark line at the base of the rear part of the dorsal fin. The fins are yellowish, with a dark caudal edge and a dark spot near the front of the anal fin. On the same coast, the striped surfperch (Embiotoca lateralis) has blue stripes, and the silver surfperch (Hyperprosopon ellipticum) is smaller, at 27 cm.
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Each card shows the day's index (0 to 100) and, below it, a strip with the index for each hour, from 0h to 23h. from poor to excellent.
Essential profile: the index uses a general fish model (weather, sun, moon and tide), without a season or time of day specific to this species.
where found
From Vancouver Island, in Canada, to northern Baja California; in Latin America, only in Mexico, in bays, piers and calm waters.
Habitat: Bays, piers, docks and calm areas near rocks, down to 43 m deep.
rules for the white seaperch
Summary of the regulations we found, with the source for each. Rules change; before keeping or transporting fish, check with the state environmental agency.
We found no species-specific rule beyond the region's general rules.
catch and release
catch and release Releasing the fish alive, quickly and with a wet hand. During a closed season it isn't always allowed: what the regulation says applies.
It has no venomous spines and is safe to handle. If it is released, let it go in the water quickly.
how much it weighs without taking it out of the water
Length-weight relationship W = a·Lb (a = 0.01318, b = 3.05; FishBase (relação peso-comprimento bayesiana, estimativa)). It's an average: a fat or lean fish can vary by 10% to 20%.
estimated weight
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sources and references
Essential profile: size, length-weight, depth, countries and conservation come from FishBase and the cited regulations, and the texts were written from those sources. Season, time of day, sensitivities, technique and baits and lures are not included yet, because we did not find a good source for this species.
- scientific FishBase: Phanerodon furcatus (ficha da espécie)Size, length-weight, depth, habitat, distribution, biology, and IUCN status. Page checked on Oct 13, 2026.
- scientific FishBase: nomes populares de Phanerodon furcatusNames by country and language.
