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DIVISION OF FISH AND GAME 



FANTAIL SOLE 



Xystreurys liolepis 



Relationship: A member of family Bothidae. (See page 122.) 



Distinguishing Characters: See page 122. The abrupt, high arch in the 

 lateral line over the pectoral fin ; the lack of a dorsal branch to the lateral line ; the 

 jaws which are about equally developed on the blind and eyed sides but have more 

 teeth on the blind side ; the maxillary which extends to below the middle of the lower 

 eye ; the rounded caudal fin ; the pectoral fin on the eyed side being almost as long as or 

 longer than the head. Eyes on either the left or the right side. Length to about 15 

 inches. Color: Brownish and olive mottled with darker occasionally with many gray 

 and reddish brown blotches ; distinct large, round, black blotches sometimes present ; 

 fins with dark blotches, the pectoral on the eyed side with oblique bars. 



Distribution: Pt. Conception south into the Gulf of California; possibly north 

 to Central California. 



Fishing Season: Throughout the year. 



Importance: Of negligible commercial importance. 



Fishing Gear: Otter trawls, hook and line. 



Unauthorized Name: Long-finned flounder. 



