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DIVISION OF FISH AND GAME 



Figure 102 



ARROWTOOTH SOLE 



Atheresfhes sfom'ias 



Relationship: Belongs to family Pleuronectidae. (/See page 122.) 



Distinguishing Characters: See page 122. The lack of an abrupt, high arch in 

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

 large mouth, the maxillary reaching to or behind the hind edge of the lower eye ; the 

 jaws which are about equally developed on both sides with most of the teeth arrow- 

 shaped in adults ; the inwardly curved caudal fin. Eyes on the right side. Length to 

 about 30 inches. Color: Brown to olive-brown; blind side white with fine black dots. 



Distribution: Central California to the Bering Sea. 



Fishing Season: Throughout the year. 



Importance: Forms a minor proportion of the sole catch in California. 



Fishing Gear: Otter trawls, some hook and line. 



Unauthorized Names: Arrow-toothed halibut, long-jawed flounder. 



