by Dana Point Fish Company | Jul 10, 2019 | Paddlefish, Species ID
The Polyodontinae family contains three known species: Polyodon spathula – American paddlefish Polyodontinae Crossopholis – extinct Psephurus gladius – Chinese paddlefish Description and Biology (Family – Polyodontidae) Body fusiform, scarcely...
by John Shelton | Mar 12, 2018 | Flatfish, Saltwater Finfish, Sanddab, Species ID
Speckled Sanddab – Citharichthys stigmaeus. Identifying Characteristics and Biology Small fish in the flounder family, growing up to about 6 to 8 inches in length and weighing about a pound. They are olive brown in color with dark and white speckles all...
by John Shelton | Jan 10, 2018 | Lobster, Lobster, Species ID
The California spiny lobsters, Panulirus interruptus, are nocturnal invertebrates living in kelp forests and grassy beds along the Pacific coastal areas of North America. They are also called red rock lobsters or simply California lobsters. Identifying Characteristics...
by John Shelton | May 24, 2016 | DPFishCo, Rockfish, Saltwater Finfish, Species ID
Brown rockfish – Sebastes auriculatus. Other common names for this fish: chocolate bass, brown bass, bolina, and brown bomber. Identifying Characteristics and Biology The brown rockfish have deep bodies with different mottled shades of brown covering them. The...
by John Shelton | Feb 29, 2016 | Crab, Crustaceans, Species ID
Blue crab – Maryland blue crab – swimming crab – Callinectes sapidus. This crab is also known as the Atlantic blue crab or Chesapeake blue crab. Identifying Characteristics and Biology The blue crabs are swimming crustaceans with...
by John Shelton | Nov 5, 2015 | Rockfish, Saltwater Finfish, Species ID
Bocaccio – Sebastes paucispinis. A member of the rockfish family, Scorpaenidae. Other Names: Rock cod, grouper, salmon grouper, and Tom cod for juveniles. Identifying Characteristics and Biology The bocaccio fish have large mouths with a projecting lower ...
