by John Shelton | Dec 11, 2014 | DPFishCo, Saltwater Finfish, Species ID
Pacific Butterfish – Peprilus simillimus. Pacific butterfish is also known as the Pacific or California pompano. The butterfishes come from the Stromateidae family. Identifying Characteristics The Pacific butterfish has a classic shape: roundish compressed body,...
by John Shelton | Dec 11, 2014 | DPFishCo, Rockfish, Saltwater Finfish, Species ID
Rosy Rockfish – Sebastes rosaceus. Rosy rockfish is also known as rock cod, Pacific snapper, red snapper, and Pacific ocean perch. Identifying Characteristics These fish have orange-red to purple-yellow bellies, with purple with red and orange on their backs....
by John Shelton | Dec 11, 2014 | DPFishCo, Rockfish, Saltwater Finfish, Species ID
Halfbanded Rockfish – Sebastes semicintus. Identifying Characteristics Halfbanded rockfish are colored dark pink on the top and silver pink on the bottom. They have two prominent and distinct dark blotches on either side of the body. The caudal and dorsal fins...
by John Shelton | Dec 11, 2014 | Sharks, Skates, Rays, Sturgeons, Species ID
Butterfly ray – Gymnura micrura. Identifying Characteristics and Biology Smooth, broad, diamond shape with a short tail. Color can range from gray to brown to bronze, in smooth or mottled colors. Ventral side is white or light in color. Tail is void of a...
by John Shelton | Dec 11, 2014 | Sharks, Skates, Rays, Sturgeons, Species ID
Round Stingray – Urobatis halleri. Round stingrays are also known as round rays. Identifying Characteristics and Biology Smooth, round body with varying colors of brown and gray in mostly mottled shades. Underside belly is white or light in color. Range and...
by John Shelton | Dec 11, 2014 | Croakers, Sea Trout, DPFishCo, Saltwater Finfish, Species ID
Black Croaker – Cheilotrema saturnum. These fish also go by the names Chinese croaker, croaker, and Mamselle noire (French). Identifying Characteristics These fish have silver bellies with dark hues of brown, copper, and sometimes purple and blue on their backs...
