. Common marine fishes of California. Fishes -- California; Fishes. 114 DIVISION OF FISH AND GAME. Photo by Al Johns for Haden & Carpenter, San Pedro CABEZONE Scorpaenichfhys marmoratus Relationship: The only commercially important member of the sculpin family, Cottidae, found in California. A number of species of small fish belong to this family, among them the staj;horn sculpin (opposite page). Distinguishing Characters: The broad, bony support which extends from the lower part of the eye across the cheek just under the skin ; the dorsal fin with normally 11 spines; the scaleless body, t
. Common marine fishes of California. Fishes -- California; Fishes. 114 DIVISION OF FISH AND GAME. Photo by Al Johns for Haden & Carpenter, San Pedro CABEZONE Scorpaenichfhys marmoratus Relationship: The only commercially important member of the sculpin family, Cottidae, found in California. A number of species of small fish belong to this family, among them the staj;horn sculpin (opposite page). Distinguishing Characters: The broad, bony support which extends from the lower part of the eye across the cheek just under the skin ; the dorsal fin with normally 11 spines; the scaleless body, the skin having a wrinkled appearance ; the anal fin com- posed of thick, soft rays but no spines ; the presence of a fleshy flap on the middle of the snout and a pair of longer ones just back of the eyes; the stout spine just before the eye; the broad mouth with many small, sharp teeth. Reaches a length of 30 inches and a weight of 20 to pounds. Color: Extremely variable; dark brown, reddish, or green above, becoming paler below and turquoise green or whitish on the belly ; vaguely mottled and blotched with darker and paler shades, often everywhere sparsely spotted with yellowish or reddish ; lining of mouth and flesh a translucent turquoise green. Distribution: Northern British Columbia to Southern California. Fishing Season: Caught irregularly throughout the year. Importance: Of negligible commercial significance, with maximum landings in Central California. An important Central California game fish. The 1946 sport catch was appreciably greater than the commercial. Fishing Gear: Hook and line, with cut bait or jigs. Unauthorized Names: Bullhead, blue cod, sculpin, blue garnet, marbled sculpin, bull 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
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