COMMON MARINE PISHES 



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Figure 101 



Relationship: 



REX SOLE 

 Glyptocephalus zachirus 



A member of family Pleurouectidae. 



page 122.) 



Distinguishing Characters: See page 122. The nearly straight lateral line 

 which has no dorsal branch ; the small mouth with the jaws and teeth better developed 

 on the blind side ; the maxillary which extends to below the front of the lower eye ; the 

 very long pectoral fin on the eyed side (that on the blind side is not extended). Eyes 

 on the right side. Length to about 18 inches. Color: Uniform light brown on the eyed 

 side ; the tins darker brown or dusky. 



Distribution: Southern California north to the Bering Sea; not common to the 

 south. 



Fishing Season: Throughout the year. 



Importance: One of the more important of the smaller flatfishes both in poundage 

 and desirability. Landed chiefly in the Eureka region. 



Fishing Gear: Otter trawls, some hook and line. 



Unauthorized Name: Long-finned sole. 



