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DIVISION OF FISH AND GAME 



Figure 110 



Photo by A! Johns for 

 Vernon M. Haden, San Pedro 



TONGUE SOLE 

 Symphurus atricaudus 



Relationship: A true sole, it belongs to family Cynoglossidae, of which it is the 

 only California representative. 



Distinguishing Characters: See page 122. The body tapering to a point pos- 

 teriorally, the dorsal and anal fins joining the caudal fin ; the absence of a lateral 

 line ; the small twisted mouth ; the small, close-set eyes. Eyes on the left side of the 

 head. Reaches a length of six inches. Color: Brownish with dark vertical bars extend- 

 ing from the dorsal and anal fin bases toward the center of the body. 



Distribution: Central California (Monterey Bay) south into Lower California. 

 Rare north of Pt. Conception. 



Fishing Season: None. Taken incidentally through the year. 



Importance: Of no commercial importance, though taken occasionally with 

 other species. 



Fishing Gear: Accidentally in drag nets or on hook and line. 



