Fringe Eyed Flathead

Prominent pit present behind upper eye. Preopercular spines short, upper two subequal. Infraorbital ridge usually smooth over eye. Suborbital ridge bearing 1 spine below rear of eye. Dorsal fin IX or I,VIII. Dermal papillae (usually 6-9 in adults) on upper surface of eye, longest branched and reaching well above supraorbital ridge. Short dark streaks usually crossing rays in dorsal and caudal fins.Description: Characterized by mottled grey-brown color; fins mottled with dark and light blotches; 1-6 anterior lateral-line scales bearing weak spine or ridge; cirrose iris lappet (Ref. 90102).

Camallanus Infection 2. Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.)

Dorsal spines (total): 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11; Analspines: 0; Analsoft rays: 11

Occurs in inshore waters of the continental shelf (Ref. 75154). Inhabits shallow rocky coastal areas frequently associated with seaweed beds and mangroves, most commonly at depths of less than 5 m (Ref. 9790). Also found on sand bottoms (Ref. 3132).

Inhabits shallow rocky coastal areas frequently associated with seaweed beds and mangroves, most commonly at depths of less than 5 m (Ref. 9790). Also found on sand bottoms (Ref. 3132).

fisheries: subsistence fisheries