by John Shelton | Dec 27, 2014 | DPFishCo, Saltwater Finfish, Species ID
Bonefish – Albula vulpes Identifying Characteristics Range and Habitat Market Forms To purchase this image, visit FishStockPhoto.com – Bonefish.
by John Shelton | Dec 27, 2014 | DPFishCo, Rockfish, Saltwater Finfish, Species ID
Flag Rockfish – Sebastes rubrivinctus. Identifying Characteristics and Biology Very brightly colored rockfish having orange red or red bars on a pinkish white body. First band stops at operculum. Maximum length is 26 inches, with 16 inches more common. Range and...
by John Shelton | Dec 27, 2014 | DPFishCo, Perch, Saltwater Finfish, Species ID
Blacksmith – Chromis punctipinnis. Identifying Characteristics and Biology Blue and gray at the sides, fading to gray at the belly. Younger ones are more brightly colored. They can reach a foot in length, max is 25 inches. Range and Habitat They are found in the...
by John Shelton | Dec 27, 2014 | DPFishCo, Perch, Saltwater Finfish, Species ID
Black Perch – Embiotoca jacksoni. Also known as pogie and butterlips. Identifying Characteristics The black perch are colorful fish that have a grouping of large scales found just below the pectoral fins. The coloring is brown to red with green and gray, most...
by John Shelton | Dec 27, 2014 | DPFishCo, Perch, Saltwater Finfish, Species ID
Barred Surfperch – Amphistichus argenteus. Other names for the barred surfperch are silver perch, surf perch, sand perch, and silver surf fish. Identifying Characteristics and Biology Barred Surfperch are oval with a compressed body with alternating gold to...
by John Shelton | Dec 23, 2014 | DPFishCo, Saltwater Finfish, Species ID, Tilefish
Ocean Whitefish – Caulolatilus princeps. Identifying Characteristics and Biology Elongated fish with a small mouth. Long, fairly even, continuous dorsal fin that is unnotched. Long anal fin with two spines at the front. Coloring is brown on top and the sides...
