COMMON MARINE FISHES 



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Figure 51 



Photo by Al Johns for 



Haden & Carpenter, San Pedro 



KELP PERCH 



Brachyisfius frenatus 



Relationship: A salt-water perch belonging to family Embiotocidae. 



Distinguishing Characters: See page 76. The spiny portion of the dorsal fin 

 being as high as the soft ; the total number of dorsal and anal rays less than 40 ; 

 the relatively large scales (about 40 in a row along the lateral line) ; the slender, 

 pointed head ; the rather deeply-forked tail. Length to about eight inches. Color: Dark 

 olive or greenish brown above with a small dark spot at the base of each scale ; bright 

 copper red below, a blue spot on each scale ; fins reddish. 



Distribution: British Columbia south into Lower California, chiefly along 

 rocky coasts in the kelp. 



Fishing Season: All year excepting the closed commercial season. 



Importance: Of very minor commercial importance. Frequently seen in marine 

 gardens where its bright color makes it notable. 



Fishing Gear: See page 76. 



