(Black rockfishes with weak head spines) |
Squarespot rockfish |
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Body color: Dusty-tan w/ several angular, dark-brown blotches on or just above lateral line. |
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| Maximum length: 11 in (29 cm) | Peritoneum color: dark |
| Maximum depth: 100 fm (183 m) | Shape between eyes: convex |
| Common depth: 10-100 fm (18-183 m) | Counts:
D:XII-XIV,14-17, Ar:6-7, P1:16-18, GR:35-43, LLp:49-58, LLs:57-67, V:27 |
Pygmy RF - body w/ squarish blotches at dorsal-fin base only; head spines strong and differ in count.
Distribution: Oregon - Baja California