. Common marine fishes of California. Fishes -- California; Fishes. 46 DIVISION OF FISH AND GAME. HAKE Merluccius productus Relationship: The only member of the hake family, Merlucciidae, found on our coast. Distinguishing Characters: The two separate dorsal fins, the first short and composed of spines; the long second dorsal and anal fins which are deeply notched toward the tail; the large mouth, the lower jaw protruding; the lack of a barbel on the lower jaw; the loosely-attached scales. Length to about three feet. Color: Metallic blackish or silvery gray above shading to silvery below; lini
. Common marine fishes of California. Fishes -- California; Fishes. 46 DIVISION OF FISH AND GAME. HAKE Merluccius productus Relationship: The only member of the hake family, Merlucciidae, found on our coast. Distinguishing Characters: The two separate dorsal fins, the first short and composed of spines; the long second dorsal and anal fins which are deeply notched toward the tail; the large mouth, the lower jaw protruding; the lack of a barbel on the lower jaw; the loosely-attached scales. Length to about three feet. Color: Metallic blackish or silvery gray above shading to silvery below; lining of mouth and opercles black. Distribution: Alaska south and into the Gulf of California. Fishing Season: Not taken in suflficient quantity to show a seasonal trend. Importance: Of negligible commercial importance. Landed almost entirely in Northern and Central California and sold fresh. Not liked by sportsmen. Fishing Gear: Trawl nets, hook and line. Unauthorized Names: Whitefish, haddock, butterfish, mellusa, Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Roedel, Philip M. , 1913-. [Sacramento : California State Print. Off. ,]
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