. Common marine fishes of California. Fishes -- California; Fishes. 40 DIVISION OF FISH AND GAME. CALIFORNIA FLYING FISH Cypselurus californicus Relationship: A member of the flying fish family, Exocoetidae, of which it is the common California representative. Distinguishing Characters: The single dorsal fin; the greatly enlarged wing- like pectoral fins. Length to about 18 inches. Color: Deep blue on the back and sides becoming abruptly silvery on the belly. Distribution: Pt. Conception south perhaps as far as Cape San Lucas, Lower California. Found in schools. Fishing Season: Taken mostly in
. Common marine fishes of California. Fishes -- California; Fishes. 40 DIVISION OF FISH AND GAME. CALIFORNIA FLYING FISH Cypselurus californicus Relationship: A member of the flying fish family, Exocoetidae, of which it is the common California representative. Distinguishing Characters: The single dorsal fin; the greatly enlarged wing- like pectoral fins. Length to about 18 inches. Color: Deep blue on the back and sides becoming abruptly silvery on the belly. Distribution: Pt. Conception south perhaps as far as Cape San Lucas, Lower California. Found in schools. Fishing Season: Taken mostly in the late spring and summer. Importance: Very small quantities are delivered to the Los Angeles fresh fish markets. Used to some extent as bait for swordfish, marlin and tuna. Fishing Gear: Gill nets, round haul 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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