. Common marine fishes of California. Fishes -- California; Fishes. COMMON MARINE FISHES 51. Figure 24 Photo by Al Johns for Vernon HL Haden, San Pedro BLACK SEA BASS Stereolepis gigas Relationship: Belongs to the sea bass family, Serranidae, as do the striped, kelp, sand and spotted sand basses. Distinguishing Characters: The two dorsal fins with more spines (normally 11) than rays (normally 10) ; the dorsal spines shorter than the dorsal rays in the adult; the pectoral fins reaching beyond the ventral fins in the adult; the presence of teeth on the vomer. Length to seven feet or more and wei
. Common marine fishes of California. Fishes -- California; Fishes. COMMON MARINE FISHES 51. Figure 24 Photo by Al Johns for Vernon HL Haden, San Pedro BLACK SEA BASS Stereolepis gigas Relationship: Belongs to the sea bass family, Serranidae, as do the striped, kelp, sand and spotted sand basses. Distinguishing Characters: The two dorsal fins with more spines (normally 11) than rays (normally 10) ; the dorsal spines shorter than the dorsal rays in the adult; the pectoral fins reaching beyond the ventral fins in the adult; the presence of teeth on the vomer. Length to seven feet or more and weight to 500 or GOO pounds. Co#)r: Dark brown to blackish above, somewhat naler below. Young: The young are very different in both shape and color. In specimens about an inch long the spiny dorsal is higher than the soft, the body is nearly as deep as it is long, and the ventral-; are longer than the pectorals. The body is brick red with distinct brownish or blackish spots. As the fish grows it gradually takes on the typical adult appearance. Distribution: Central California at the Farallon Islands south to Magdalena Bay, Lower California. Uncommon north of Pt. Conception. A bottom fish usually found close to shore. Fishing Season: Throughout the year. Importance: A minor Southern California market species. The great bulk of the catch is made in Lower California waters with heaviest landings at Los Angeles. A popular game fish. Fishing Gear: Hook and line ; set lines. Unauthorized Names: Jewfish, giant 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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