COMMON MARINE FISHES 



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Figure 103 



PETRALE SOLE 



Eopsetta jordani 



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



Distinguishing Characters: See page 122. The lateral line which curves only 

 slightly over the pectoral fin and has no dorsal branch ; the moderately large mouth vsrith 

 jaws and teeth about equally developed on both sides ; the maxillary which extends to 

 below the middle of the lower eye ; the small scales, there being about 30 rows between 

 the lateral line and the dorsal fin at the widest part of the body and about 88 to 100 

 along the lateral line ; the pectoral fin being shorter than the head. Eyes on the right 

 side. Reaches a length of about 20 inches and a weight of six to eight pounds. Color: 

 Brown or olive-brown, sometimes with vague paler blotches. 



Distribution: Alaska south at least to the Mexican border. 



Fishing Season: Throughout the year. 



Importance: The second most important of the soles in poundage ; considered one 

 of the finest. 



Fishing Gear: Otter trawls, some hook and line. 



Unauthorized Names: Brill, Jordan's flounder, English sole, California sole, 

 round-nosed sole. 



