. Common marine fishes of California. Fishes -- California; Fishes. COMMON MARINE FISHES 49. 1 FiGURK 22 Photo by Al Johns for Haden & Carpenter, San Pedro SAND BASS Paralabrax nebulifer Relationship: A member of the sea bass family, Serranidae, as are the black sea bass, striped bass, kelp bass and spotted sand bass. Distinguishing Characters: The broadly connected spiny and soft portions of the dorsal fin, the third dorsal spine which is conspicuously longer than the rest (separating it from the kelp bass) ; the three spines at the front of the anal fin; the presence of teeth on the vome
. Common marine fishes of California. Fishes -- California; Fishes. COMMON MARINE FISHES 49. 1 FiGURK 22 Photo by Al Johns for Haden & Carpenter, San Pedro SAND BASS Paralabrax nebulifer Relationship: A member of the sea bass family, Serranidae, as are the black sea bass, striped bass, kelp bass and spotted sand bass. Distinguishing Characters: The broadly connected spiny and soft portions of the dorsal fin, the third dorsal spine which is conspicuously longer than the rest (separating it from the kelp bass) ; the three spines at the front of the anal fin; the presence of teeth on the vomer; about 70 scales in a row along the lateral line. Length to about 20 inches. Color: Greenish gray, with traces of irregular vertical dusky bands on the side of the body ; under parts white or pale gray ; cheek and region below the eye with small round golden or yellowish brown spots, which fade as the fish grows older. Distribution: Central California to Magdalena Bay, Lower California; not common north of Pt. Conception. Found mostly over a sandy bottom or in bays. Fishing Season: Throughout the year, reaching a peak in the summer. Importance: Of slight significance commercially, it makes up a small proportion of the "rock bass" catch. A desirable sport species but of less importance than is the kelp bass. Fishing Gear: Chiefly hook and line ; entangling nets, round haul nets. Unauthorized Names: Rock bass, kelp bass, Johnny verde. 4—90941. 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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