by John Shelton | May 30, 2014 | DPFishCo, Flatfish, Saltwater Finfish, Species ID, Turbot
Diamond turbot. Species: Hypsopsetta guttulata. Common names: Diamond turbot, turbot, diamond flounder, flounder. Identifying Characteristics and Biology Diamond turbots are right-eyed flat fish with an overall diamond-shape. The top side ranges from light green, to...
by John Shelton | May 20, 2014 | Bass, DPFishCo, Species ID
Genus/Species: Paralabras nebulifer. Other names: sand bass, sandy, kelp bass, California sand bass. Identifying Characteristics and Biology Greenish to gray with heavy dark bars. The smaller fish are typically more brightly colored. Most sand bass...
by Dana Point Fish Company | May 17, 2014 | Clams, DPFishCo, Mollusks, Seafood, Species ID, Univalves, Bivalves
Identifying Characteristics and Biology Range and Habitat Market Forms
by John Shelton | May 10, 2014 | Bass, DPFishCo, Species ID
Calico Bass (Kelp Bass) – Paralabrax clathratus. Common names: Calico bass, kelp bass, cabrilla. Identifying Characteristics and Biology Fish caught over sandy/rocky areas will sometimes be very light with lots of white and contrasting brown. Fish caught...
by Renee Shelton | Apr 7, 2014 | Crustaceans, DPFishCo, Echinoderms, Fishing, Methods and Terminology, Mollusks, Prepping and Fabrication, Seafood, Species ID
All fish and seafood fall under a specific classification. Finfish – Freshwater Freshwater Fish (fish that live in fresh waters) Examples: catfish, lake trout, bluegill, perch, carp, pike, crappie, etc. Saltwater Fish (fish that live in salt waters) Round Fish...
by John Shelton | Apr 5, 2014 | Crustaceans, DPFishCo, Shrimp and Prawns, Species ID
Ridgeback Prawn – species: Sicyonia ingentis. Other names: ridgeback shrimp, Pacific rock shrimp Identifying Characteristics and Biology This species has the characteristic ‘ridge’ on its back, distinguishing it from a shrimp. Mostly reddish...
