Sand Sole

Psettichthys melanostictus

Dorsal branch of lateral line extends beyond posterior margin of opercle; maxilla extends to midorbit or beyond; 20-25 gill rakers on first arch; eyed side and fins medium brown with darker speckling; blind side white.

Occurence: Aleutians to S California, SE Bering Sea

Depth: 1-325 meters    Size: 63 cm

Species code: 10250

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