found in the markets, and is regarded as a fine food fish. This 

 species may be distinguished from the last by its single row 

 of teeth in the upper jaw, and the lateral line having an acces- 

 sory dorsal branch. 



The Monterey or Eastard Halibut. 



Plate I. Figure 1. 



This is a very large species, attaining ;i length of four feet 

 and a weight of 00 to 70 pounds. Although the flesh of the 

 larger ones is coarse and tough and that of the younger ones 

 is inferior to that of the Pacific sole, yet this fish abounds in 

 the markets because of its beautiful flesh and tine "cuts." and 

 at the same time answers very well the general demand for 

 quality. 



This fish differs from the Pacific sole in having ;i lateral 

 line with an anterior arch. 



The Starry Flounder. 



This true flounder is "left handed." that is. it has the 

 color and eyes upon the left side, instead of on the right, as is 

 usual with the flounders. It is readily recognized by its bands 

 of black in the fins, the regularly banded margins and wavy 

 lateral line, and the general surface irregularly but thickly 

 spangled with starry spots or tubercles among which darkened 

 blotches more or less faintly appear. This fish amid the tints 

 and shadows of the sea is not readily recognized, but when 

 viewed in proper lights and at right angles it becomes a thing 

 of charming beauty. 



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