Black Freckled Flathead

A prominent pit present behind upper eye. Preopercular spines short, two subequal. Infraorbital ridge smooth over most eye, with a few short spines posteriorly. No dermal papillae on upper eye. Dorsal fin IX or I, VIII.

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

Occurs in inshore waters of the continental shelf (Ref. 75154).

Found on the continental shelf, inshore region (Ref. 7300). Apparently associated with aquatic vegetation. Has been taken by trawl at depths from 15 to 46 m, frequently found at depths of 10 m or less (Ref. 9790).

fisheries: subsistence fisheries