Northern Rock Sole

Lepidopsetta polyxystra

Lateral line with a high flat-topped arch with a dorsal branch; Gill rakers on first arch slender, total number greater than or equal to 10, with 3 or more on the upper arch; blind side skin creamy white, muscle bands evident, but not clearly visible throughout body depth from head to caudal fin.

Occurence: Japan to Puget Sound, Bering Sea

Depth: 0-246 meters    Size: 69 cm

Species code: 10261

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