by John Shelton | Feb 19, 2014 | DPFishCo, Rockfish, Saltwater Finfish, Species ID
Kelp Rockfish – Sebastes atrovirens. The kelp rockfish is also known as dumb bass and rocot (Mexico). Identifying Characteristics and Biology Spiny head, with large pectoral fins. Pink-brown coloring, olive-gray to olive-brown, with darker...
by John Shelton | Feb 17, 2014 | DPFishCo, Flatfish, Halibut, Saltwater Finfish, Species ID
California Halibut – Paralichthys californicus. Other names: chicken halibut, Southern halibut, flatties. Identifying Characteristics and Biology The California halibut is a flat fish – with eyes on one side of the head. This species is unique in...
by John Shelton | Feb 13, 2014 | DPFishCo, Species ID
Dorado, Dolphinfish, Mahi Mahi – Coryphaena hippurus. Common Names: This fish is called by a number of names: dorado (West Coast SoCal and Mexico); dolphinfish (East Coast and much of U.S.); mahi mahi (Hawaii), and shiira (Japan). Identifying Characteristics and...
by John Shelton | Feb 12, 2014 | DPFishCo, Species ID
Catalina Blue Perch – Medialuna californiensis. Common names: Catalina blue perch, half moon perch (due to the tail fin shape resembling a crescent moon), blue bass, black perch, blue perch, blue wizard. Identifying Characteristics and Biology The name...
by Dana Point Fish Company | Feb 7, 2014 | DPFishCo, Rockfish, Saltwater Finfish, Species ID
Scorpaenidae The rockfish family, Scorpaenidae, includes the sculpin and the channel rockfish. There are about 60 species of rockfish on the Pacific coast of North America and at least 50 of these are found in California. They are very similar in general appearance...
by Dana Point Fish Company | Feb 7, 2014 | DPFishCo, Mollusks, Oysters, Seafood, Species ID, Univalves, Bivalves
Oyster List Location Notes Canada Alpine Bay Canada – Prince Edward Island Deep Cups; Clean Finish; Crunchy Bite Acadian Canada – St. George’s Bay, Nova Scotia Beausoleil Canada – New Brunswick Firm; Sweet; Heavy shell...
