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DIVISION OF FISH AND GAME 



Figure 108 



SHARPRIDGE TURBOT 

 Pleuronichthys verticalis 

 Relationship: A member of family Pleuronectidae. 



page 122.) 



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

 the lalt'ral line over the pectoral fin; the long dorsal branch of the lateral line; the 

 first five or six (lor.saj rays originating on the lilind side but not extending down to a 

 level with the corner of the mouth ; the high, narrow, bony ridge between the eyes with 

 sharp and i)roniiiKMit sjtines at either end; the blunt spine in front of the lower eye 

 which overhangs the mouth; several smaller blunt spines around the upper eye; the 

 small mouth, with j:iws better developed on the blind side and with no teeth on the 

 eyed side ; the maxillary extending to below the fore part of the lower eye. Eyes on the 

 right side. Keaches a length of about 10 inches. Color: Brown on brownish irregu- 

 larly mottled and blotched with dariier ; scattered pale spots on the body. 



Distribution: Northern California, at least to Pt. Reyes, south into the Gulf 

 of California. 



Fishing Season: Throughout the year. 



Importance: Of minor commercial importance. 



Fishing Gear: Otter trawls ; some hook and line. 



Unauthorized Name: Sharpridge flounder. 



