Distinguishing Characteristics |
Body round, flattened laterally, both eyes on right side of body (right-eyed); no scales on body; skin loose; color pale with distinct black lines; pectoral fins fused to body; fins darker than body; upper and lower eyes aligned. |
Similar Species |
Lined sole and hogchokers are both scaled; lined soles are brown with no distinct lines and has pectoral fin on ocular side; hogchokers are brown with distinct lines and no pectoral fins. |
Habitat |
Gulf, usually not found in bays, prefer sandy or muddy bottoms |
Maximum Size |
14 cm (5 1/2 in) |
Fin Element Counts |
D. 57-66; A. 41-48 (explain) |
Other Common Names |
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Previous Scientific Names |
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Comments |
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State size/bag limits |
None; Check for state record. |