(Red rockfishes with strong head spines) |
Mexican rockfish |
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Body color: Olive-brown to blackish-red dorsally, becoming plain red on side; lateral line in a clear red zone bordered by darker color; ventral and anal fins reddish, other fins darker. |
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| Maximum length: 26.5 in (66 cm) | Peritoneum color: dark |
| Maximum depth: 130 fm (238 m) | Shape between eyes: flat to convex |
| Common depth: 50-130 fm (91-238 m) | Counts:
D:XII-XIV,12-15, Ar:7-8, P1:18-20, GR:35-42, LLp:52-58, LLs:?-?, V:26 |
Redstripe RF - body light red w/ lateral line in gray zone; pectoral fins red to light green (black membranes in Mexican RF); pectoral rays 16-18 (18-20 in Mexican RF); lachrymal bone w/ two spines.
Distribution: Central California - Baja California