. Common marine fishes of California. Fishes -- California; Fishes. COMMON MARINE FISHES 93. Photo by Al Johns for Vernon M. Haden, San Pedro SENORITA Oxyjulis californica Relationship: Belongs to the wrasse family, Labridae, as does the sheepshead. Distinguishing Characters: The absence of teeth on the vomer; the anal fin with three spines and normally 13 soft rays; the single dorsal fin usually with nine weak spines; the small, sharp, canine-like teeth which project forward; the slender body. Length to about seven inches. Color: Brown above, the centers of the scales orange-brown, cream colo
. Common marine fishes of California. Fishes -- California; Fishes. COMMON MARINE FISHES 93. Photo by Al Johns for Vernon M. Haden, San Pedro SENORITA Oxyjulis californica Relationship: Belongs to the wrasse family, Labridae, as does the sheepshead. Distinguishing Characters: The absence of teeth on the vomer; the anal fin with three spines and normally 13 soft rays; the single dorsal fin usually with nine weak spines; the small, sharp, canine-like teeth which project forward; the slender body. Length to about seven inches. Color: Brown above, the centers of the scales orange-brown, cream color below; streaks of brownish and bluish on the sides of the head ; a large black spot at the base of the caudal fin. Distribution: Central California south into Lower California; common inshore and around kelp. Fishing Season: Xot the object of a fishery. Importance: Caught fairly often by sport and commercial fishermen but not sought by either. Fishing Gaar: Accidentally in round haul nets and on hook and line. Unauthorized Name: 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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