Fish Data

 

Dwarf Surfperch

Micrometrus minimus

The Dwarf surfperch can be found anywhere from Northern California to Mexico. It can reach a size of 6.5", and stays in shallower waters and closer to shore. The Dwarf surfperch mostly feeds on algae and small invertebrates. How to Identify: The Dwarf surfperch has afootball shaped body, with black splotches on the .fins, and a dark line below the dorsal fin.