. Common marine fishes of California. Fishes -- California; Fishes. ^. Figure 63 HALFMOON Medialuna californiensis Relationship: The only member of family Scorpidae in oui* waters. Distinguishing Characters: The soft portions of the dorsal and anal tins which are so covered with scales that the rays are hidden ; the spiny and soft portions of the dorsal fin being connected, with the spines shorter than the first soft rays; the anal fin with three spines and usually 19 or 20 soft rays. Length to about a foot. Color: Slaty black with a bluish luster, becoming whitish or mottled below. Distributi
. Common marine fishes of California. Fishes -- California; Fishes. ^. Figure 63 HALFMOON Medialuna californiensis Relationship: The only member of family Scorpidae in oui* waters. Distinguishing Characters: The soft portions of the dorsal and anal tins which are so covered with scales that the rays are hidden ; the spiny and soft portions of the dorsal fin being connected, with the spines shorter than the first soft rays; the anal fin with three spines and usually 19 or 20 soft rays. Length to about a foot. Color: Slaty black with a bluish luster, becoming whitish or mottled below. Distribution: Pt. Conception to central Lower California, usually along rocky shores. Fishing Season: Caught irregularly throughout the year. Importance: Forms about 30 percent of the Southern California "perch" catch, according to a survey made in 1935. Taken in relatively small numbers by sportsmen. Fishing Gear: Small round haul nets, hook and line, gill nets. Unauthorized Names: Blue perch, blue bass, 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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