Distinguishing Characteristics |
Body round, flattened laterally, both eyes on right side of body (right-eyed); covered with scales; color brown with small dark dots and indistinct lines; pectoral fins present on ocular side; upper eye in advance of lower eye. |
Similar Species |
Hogchoker has distinct lines on body and no pectoral fin on ocular side; fringed sole has distinct black lines on body and no scales. |
Habitat |
Gulf and bay, prefers sandy or muddy bottoms. |
Maximum Size |
13 cm (5 in) |
Fin Element Counts |
D. 50-58; A. 38-48 (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. |