| The Fish List |  |
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| A Checklist of Marine and Estuarine Fishes of the Northeast Pacific, From Alaska To Baja California | |
This is version 10 of the master species list, completed April 1996
Family Myxinidae Hagfishes
| The Fish List | |
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| A Checklist of Marine and Estuarine Fishes of the Northeast Pacific, From Alaska To Baja California | |
Eptatretus deani (Evermann and Goldsborough 1907). Black Hagfish. 64 cm (25 in).
Southeastern Alaska to Isla Cedros and Isla Guadalupe, central Baja California. 113-2,520 m
(372-8,316 ft). (Howe 1981, Pearcy et al. 1982, Eschmeyer et al. 1983, RACE).
Eptatretus mcconnaugheyi Wisner and McMillan 1990. 48.2 cm (18.7 in). Two populations:
Santa Monica Bay, southern California to Isla Cedros and Islas San Benito, Baja California and
in the lower portion of the Gulf of California. 42-415 m (139-1,370 ft). (Eschmeyer et al.
1983, Wisner and McMillan 1990).
Eptatretus stouti (Lockington 1878). Pacific Hagfish. 64 cm (25 in). Southeastern Alaska to
Punta San Pablo, central Baja California . 18-1,273 m (60-4,200 ft). (Knaggs et al. 1975,
Eschmeyer et al. 1983, RACE).
Eptatretus sp. White-edged Hagfish.
Myxine circifrons Garman 1899. Whiteface Hagfish. 47.4 cm (18.5 in). Southern California
to Galapagos Islands. Deep water. (Miller and Lea 1972, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Myxine hubbsi Wisner and McMillan 1995. 51.5 cm (20 in). Southern California to Chile.
100-1,174 m (330-3,874 ft). (Wisner and McMillan 1995).
Lampetra ayresi (Günther 1870). River Lamprey. 31 cm (1 ft) (Howe 1981). Southeast
Alaska to San Francisco Bay, northern California. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Lampetra japonica (Martens 1868). Arctic Lamprey. (Robbins et al. 1991).
Lampetra tridentata (Gairdner, in Richardson, 1836). Pacific Lamprey. 76 cm (2.5 ft).
Japan and Bering Sea to Punta Canoas, north-central Baja California. Surface to 835 m (2,754
ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, RACE).
Hydrolagus colliei (Lay and Bennett 1839). Spotted Ratfish. 96 cm (38 in). Southeastern
Alaska to Baja California and northern Gulf of California. Close inshore from Washington north,
deeper southward; 9 to 965 m (30-3,186 ft). (Howe 1981, RACE).
Hydrolagus sp. Black Ratfish. 1,401 m (4,597 ft). Southern California, Gulf
of California. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Harriotta raleighana Goode and Bean 1895. Southern California, Baja California. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Chlamydoselachus anguineus Garman 1884. Frill Shark. 2 m (6.5 ft). Worldwide, 1 California capture off Pt. Arguello, central California. Occasionally at surface, more commonly 122-1,520 m (400-5,016 ft) or more. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Golovan and Pakhorukov 1986).
Heterodontus francisci (Girard 1854). Horn Shark. 96 cm (38 in). Central California to
Gulf of California, probably Ecuador and Peru; rare north of southern California. Intertidal to
150 m (492 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Compagno 1984).
Heterodontus mexicanus Taylor and Castro-Aguirre 1972. Mexican Horn Shark. 70 cm (28
in). Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja California into the Gulf of California and southward to
Peru. Inshore to at least 20 m (66 ft). (Campagno 1984, Cruz-Aguero et al. 1994).
Ginglymostoma cirratum (Bonnaterre 1788). Nurse Shark. 4.3 m (14.3 ft). Pacific and
Atlantic Oceans; southern Baja California into Gulf of California and southward to Peru.
Intertidal to 12 m (40 ft). (Compagno 1984).
Rhincodon typus Smith 1828. Whale Shark. To 14 m (46 ft), possibly 18 m (60 ft).
Circumtropical in warm seas. Occasionally off southern California. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Odontaspis ferox (Risso 1810). Ragged-tooth Shark. 3.7 m (12.2 ft), elsewhere 4 m (13.5 ft). Usually temperate waters worldwide; off southern California. 13-155 m (42-510 ft); elsewhere to 420 m (1,386 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Compagno 1984).
Alopias superciliosus (Lowe 1841). Bigeye Thresher. To 3.8 m (12.3 ft) off northeast
Pacific; elsewhere to about 4.3-4.6 m (14-15 ft). Atlantic, Indian Oceans, central and west
Pacific; California to Gulf of California. Surface to 110-183 m (360-600 ft). Elsewhere
surface to at least 500 m (1,650 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Compagno 1984).
Alopias vulpinus (Bonnaterre 1788). Common Thresher. Largest within our range 5.5 m (18
ft); elsewhere to at least 6.1 m (20 ft). Worldwide in all warm seas; Goose Bay, British
Columbia to Chile. In Indian Ocean to at least 366 m (1,208 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983,
Compagno 1984).
Alopias pelagicus Nakamura 1935. Pelagic Thresher. 3.3 m (10.8 ft). Worldwide in tropical
waters; southern California southward. Oceanic, epipelagic. (Compagno 1984, Hanan et al.
1993).
Cetorhinus maximus (Gunnerus 1765). Basking Shark. Perhaps to 12.2-13.7 m (40-45 ft).
Worldwide in cold seas; Aleutian Is. and Gulf of Alaska to Gulf of California; Chile. Surface
waters. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Megachasma pelagios Taylor, Compagno and Struhsaker 1983. Megamouth
Shark. 4.46 m (14.7 m). Pacific; Hawaii, southern California. To 165 m
(545 ft). (Compagno 1984).
Carcharodon carcharias (Linnaeus 1758). White Shark. To 6.0 m
(25 ft); largest within our range 6.1 m (20 ft). Worldwide in cool
temperate and tropical
seas; Gulf of Alaska to Gulf of California; also Panama to Chile. Mostly shallow water, taken to
1,280 m (4,200 ft) off Cuba. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Isurus oxyrinchus Rafinesque 1810. Shortfin Mako Shark. Largest from southern California
3.5 m (11.4 ft); largest known 3.8 m (12.5 ft). Probably worldwide in warm seas; British
Columbia to Chile. Surface to 152 m (502 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Compagno 1984,
Gillespie 1993).
Lamna ditropis Hubbs and Follett 1947. Salmon Shark. 3.6 m (11.9 ft). Japan to Bering Sea
and Gulf of Alaska to central Baja California. Surface to 152 m (502 ft). (Howe 1981,
Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Compagno 1984).
Apristurus brunneus (Gilbert 1891). Brown catshark. 69 cm (2.25 ft). Southeastern Alaska
to northern Baja California. 137-1,298 m (452-4,284 ft). (Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al.
1983, RACE).
Apristurus kampae Taylor 1972. Longnose Cat Shark. 52 cm (20 in). Cape Blanco, Oregon,
42o52' N to southern California and in Gulf of California. 180-1,888 m (594-6,230 ft).
(Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Compagno 1984, RACE).
Cephaloscyllium ventriosum (Garman 1880). Swell Shark. 1 m (3.25 ft). Monterey Bay,
central California to Acapulco, Mexico; Chile. 4.6-37 m (15-120 ft). Also deep water to 457
m (1,500 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Compagno 1984).
Cephalurus cephalus (Gilbert 1892). Lollipop Catshark. 28 cm (11.2 in). Southern Baja
California and Gulf of California, Mexico. 155-927 m (512-3,060 ft). (Compagno 1984).
Parmaturus xaniurus (Gilbert 1892). Filetail Cat Shark. 61 cm (2 ft). Cape Foulweather,
Oregon, 44o54' N to Baja California and Gulf of California. Deep water, 91-1,251 m (300-
4,128 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Compagno 1984, RACE).
Carcharhinus albimarginatus (Ruppell 1837). Silvertip Shark. 3 m (10 ft). Indo-Pacific;
southern Baja California southward to Colombia. To at least 600 m (1,980 ft). (Compagno
1984).
Carcharhinus brachyurus (Günther 1870). Narrowtooth Shark. 2.9 m (9.5 ft). Pacific,
south Atlantic, west Indian Ocean; southern California to Gulf of California, Peru. Surf line to
100 m (330 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Compagno 1984).
Carcharhinus falciformis (Bibron 1839). Silky Shark. 3.3 m (11 ft). Pacific, Atlantic and
Indians Oceans; southern Baja California southward to Peru. 18-500+m (59-1,650 ft).
(Compagno 1984).
Carcharhinus galapagensis (Snodgrass and Heller 1905). Galapagos Shark. To possibly 3.7 m
(12.3 ft). Circumtropical; southern Baja California southward to Colombia. 2-180+m (7-
594 ft). (Compagno 1984).
Carcharhinus leucas (Valenciennes 1841). Bull Shark. Likely to 3.4 m (11 ft); recorded to 3
m (9.3 ft). Widespread in warm seas; possibly southern California, southern Baja California
to Peru. Less than 1 m to 152 m (502 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Compagno 1984).
Carcharhinus limbatus (Valenciennes 1839). Blacktip Shark. 2.55 m (8.4 ft). Worldwide in
tropical waters; San Diego, southern California southward. Inshore to 30 m (99 ft).
(Compagno 1984).
Carcharhinus longimanus (Poey 1861). Oceanic Whitetip Shark. 2.7 m (8.9 ft); reported to
3.5 m (11.4 ft). Worldwide in tropical waters; north to Gaviota, southern California and
Monterey Bay, central California. Surface to about 200 m (660 ft). An oceanic species,
occurring within our range during warm water years. Surface to at least 152 m (502 ft).
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Boggs 1992, Herlinger, pers. commun.).
Carcharhinus obscurus (Lesueur 1817). Dusky Shark. 3.7 m (12.5 ft). Redondo Beach,
southern California to Gulf of California. Also Atlantic, west Indian Ocean, Australia. Surf zone
to 400 m (1,320 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Compagno 1984).
Galeocerdo cuvier (Peron and Lesueur 1822). Tiger Shark. 7.3 m (24 ft), largest in
California 2.7 m (9 ft). Worldwide in tropical seas; southern California (possibly north to
southeastern Alaska - Karinen et al. 1985) to Peru. Inshore to possibly 140 m (462 ft).
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Compagno 1984).
Galeorhinus galeus (Linnaeus 1758). Soupfin Shark. 2 m (6.5 ft). Temperate waters, nearly
worldwide; northern British Columbia to Bahia San Juanico, central Baja; Peru and Chile.
Shallows to 471 m (l,554 ft). (Pearcy et al. 1982, Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Compagno 1984).
Mustelus californicus Gill 1864. Gray Smoothhound. 1.6 m (5.3 ft). Cape Mendocino,
northern California to Mazatlan, Mexico. Inshore surf zone to 46 m (150 ft). (Eschmeyer et
al. 1983).
Mustelus henlei (Gill 1862). Brown Smoothhound. 97 cm (37 in). Coos Bay, Oregon to Gulf of
California; Ecuador and Peru. Surf zone to 335 m (1,104 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, RACE).
Mustelus lunulatus Jordan and Gilbert 1882. Sicklefin Smoothhound. 1.7 m (5.6 ft). San
Diego, southern California to Peru. Inshore. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Nasolamia velox (Gilbert 1898). Whitenose Shark. 150 cm (60 in). Central Baja California
and Gulf of California southward to Peru. 15-192 m (50-634 ft). (Compagno 1984).
Negaprion brevirostris (Poey 1868). Lemon Shark. 3.4 m (11.3 ft). Pacific and Atlantic;
southern Baja California and Gulf of California to Ecuador. Intertidal to 92 m (304 ft).
(Compagno 1984).
Prionace glauca (Linnaeus 1758). Blue Shark. To 3.8 m (12.5 ft). Worldwide in warm seas;
Gulf of Alaska to Chile. Surface to about 275 m (908 ft). (Davies and Bradley 1972,
Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Rhizoprionodon longurio (Jordan and Gilbert 1882). Pacific Sharpnose Shark. 1.1 m (3.6 ft),
may reach 1.5 m (5 ft). Southern California to Peru. Intertidal to at least 27 m (89 ft).
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Triakis semifasciata Girard 1854. Leopard Shark. 2.1 m (7 ft). Oregon to Baja California and
northern Gulf of California. Surf zone to 91 m (300 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Compagno
1984).
Sphyrna lewini (Griffith and Smith 1834). Scalloped Hammerhead. To about 3.7 m (12.2 ft).
Worldwide in tropical waters; several southern California records as far north as Santa
Barbara, southern California. Surface to 275 m (908 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Compagno
1984).
Sphyrna mokarran (Rüppell 1837). Great Hammerhead. 6.1+ m (20.3 ft). Worldwide in
tropical waters; southern Baja California southward to Peru. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983,
Compagno 1984).
Sphyrna tiburo (Linnaeus 1758). Bonnethead. To 1.4 m (4.5 ft), but may reach 1.8 m (6 ft).
San Diego, southern California to Peru; also western Atlantic. Intertidal to 80 m (264 ft).
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Compagno 1984).
Sphyrna zygaena (Linnaeus 1758). Smooth Hammerhead. To 4 m (13 ft). Worldwide in warm
temperate and subtropical waters. Central California to Gulf of California; Panama to Chile.
Surface to at least 20 m (66 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Compagno 1984).
Echinorhinus cookei Pietschmann 1928. Prickly Shark. 4 m (13 ft). Moolach Beach, Oregon to Baja California and Gulf of California; also Peru, Hawaii, New Zealand and northwest Africa. 18-439 m (60-1,440 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Golovan and Pakhorukov 1986, Pearcy et al. 1985).
Centroscyllium nigrum Garman 1899. Pacific Black Dogfish. 51 cm (20 in). Southern
California to Strait of Magellan, Chile; Cocos I., Galapagos Is., Hawaii. 269-1,170 m (888-
3,840 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Compagno 1984, Long 1994).
Euprotomicrus bispinatus (Quoy and Gaimard 1824). Pygmy Shark. 27 cm (10.5 in).
Widespread in southern Atlantic, southern Indian Ocean, and Pacific, rare off California, well
offshore. Epipelagic, mesopelagic, perhaps bathypelagic. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Compagno
1984).
Isistius brasiliensis (Quoy and Gaimard, 1824). Cookiecutter Shark. 50 cm (20 in).
Circumtropical; Baja California southward to Isla Galapagos. 85-3,500 m (281-11,550 ft).
(Le Boeuf et al. 1987, Nakano and Tabuchi 1990).
Somniosus pacificus Bigelow and Schroeder 1944. Pacific Sleeper Shark. Reported to 7 m (23
ft), largest captured 4.4 m (14.4 ft). Japan and Bering Sea to Alaska and to Baja California. In
shallow waters in north, but deep-living from California southward. 238
2,000 m (780-
6,562). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Squalus acanthias Linnaeus 1758. Spiny Dogfish. 160 cm (5.25 ft). All temperate and northern seas, not in tropics. On our coast from the Bering Sea and Alaska to central Baja California. Shallow water to 1,236 m (4,080 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Allen and Smith 1988, RACE).
Squatina californica Ayres 1859. Pacific Angel Shark. To 1.5 m (5 ft). Southern Alaska to Baja California and Gulf of California; Peru and Chile. Mostly 2-46 m (10 150 ft), but in Gulf of California to 183 m (600 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Torpedo californica Ayres 1855. Pacific Electric Ray. To over 137 cm (4.5 ft). Northern British Columbia to Bahia de Sebastian Vizcaino, central Baja California. 3-453 m (10-1,494 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, SCCWRP).
Diplobatis ommata (Jordan and Gilbert 1890). Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja
California....(Cruz-Aguero 1994).
Narcine entemedor Jordan and Starks 1895. Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja
California.... (Cruz-Aguero et al. 1994).
Platyrhinoidis triseriata (Jordan and Gilbert 1881). Thornback. 91 cm (3 ft). Tomales Bay,
northern California to Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja California. Surf line to 137 m (450 ft).
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Plant 1989, Cruz-Aguero 1994, SCCWRP).
Rhinobatos productus (Ayres 1854). Shovelnose Guitarfish. 1.7 m (5.5 ft). San Francisco,
northern California to Gulf of California. Shallow subtidal to 91 m (300 ft). (Eschmeyer et al.
1983, SCCWRP).
Zapteryx exasperata (Jordan and Gilbert 1880). Banded Guitarfish. 91 cm (3 ft). Jalama
Beach, central California (dep. #...) to Panama. Tidepools to 36 m (129 ft). (Eschmeyer et
al. 1983, SCCWRP).
Bathyraja abyssicola (Gilbert 1895). Deepsea Skate. 137 cm (4.5 ft). Japan and Bering Sea;
Queen Charlotte Is, British Columbia to Islas de Los Coronados, northern Baja California. 218-
2,904 m (720-9,528 ft). (Zorzi and Anderson 1988, RACE).
Bathyraja aleutica(Gilbert 1895). Aleutian Skate. 1.2-1.5 m (4-5 ft). Northern Japan to
Aleutian Is. and southeast Alaska. 91-700 m (300-2,296 ft). (Eschmeyer et
al. 1983).
Bathyraja interrupta (Gill and Townsend 1897). Sandpaper
Skate. 86 cm (2.8 ft). Alaska to Cortes Bank, southern California. 17
1,380
m (54-4,554 ft) (Pearcy et al. 1982, RACE, Stehmann 1986). Listed by Pearcy et al. and RACE as B. kincaidii
Bathyraja parmifera (Bean 1881). Flathead Skate. Bering Sea,
Oregon to Pt. Arguello, central California, 34o05' N. 118-1,554 m
(390-5,128 ft) (Howe 1981, RACE, Stehmann 1986).
Bathyraja spinosissima (Beebe and Tee-Van 1941). White Skate. Tillamook Head, Oregon,
45o54' N to Eureka, California 40o42' N. 144-2,938 m (474-9,695 ft). (Eschmeyer et al.
1983, Pearcy et al. 1982, RACE).
Bathyraja trachura (Gilbert 1891). Black Skate. 89 cm (35 in). Bering Sea to north of Isla
Guadalupe, central Baja California. 24-1,993 m (78-6,540 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983,
RACE).
Raja badia Garman 1899. 99 cm (37 in). Vancouver I., British Columbia to central Panama.
87-1,600 m (288-5,248 ft). (Zorzi and Anderson 1988, RACE).
Raja binoculata Girard 1854. Big Skate. To 2.4 m (8 ft). Bering Sea and southeastern Alaska
to central Baja California. 3-800 m (10-2,640 ft). (Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Raja inornata Jordan and Gilbert 1881. California Skate. 76 cm (2.5 ft).
Strait of Juan de Fuca to Bahia Tortugas, central Baja California. 18 m (60 ft) or less to 1,600
m (5,280 ft). (Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Raja rhina (Jordan and Gilbert 1880). Longnose Skate. 140 cm (4.6 ft) (Howe 1981).
Southeastern Alaska to central Baja California. 13-800 m (42-2,640 ft). (Eschmeyer et al.
1983, RACE).
Raja stellulata (Jordan and Gilbert 1880). Starry Skate. 77 cm (2.5 ft). Bering Sea to
northern Baja California. 18-732 m (60-2,400 ft). (Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Dasyatis brevis (Garman 1879). Bullseye Stingray. 56 cm (22 in). Bahia Magdalena,
southern Baja California to central Gulf of California. (Goodson 1988, Cruz-Aguero 1994).
Dasyatis dipterura (Jordan and Gilbert 1880) . Diamond Stingray. To at least 183 cm (6 ft).
Possibly British Columbia; southern California to Peru; Hawaii. Surf zone to 17 m (55 ft).
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Nishida and Nakaya 1990).
Dasyatis violacea (Bonaparte 1832). Pelagic Stingray. 163 cm (5.3 ft). Pacific, Atlantic,
Mediterranean; British Columbia, southern California, Baja California, Galapagos Is. 0-238 m (0-780 ft).
m (0-780 ft) over deep water. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Peden and Jamieson 1988, O'Sullivan
pers. commun.).
Gymnura marmorata (Cooper 1864). California Butterfly Ray. 1.5 m (5 ft). Pt. Conception, California to Peru. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Urolophus halleri Cooper 1863. 56 cm (22 in). Eureka, northern California to Panama. 0.9-
21 m (3-70 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Urolophus maculatus (Garman 1913). Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja
California..(Cruz-Aguero et al. 1994).
Urotrygon aspidurus (Jordan and Gilbert 1881). Bahia Magdalena, southern
Baja California...(Cruz-Aguero et al. 1994).
Urotrygon asterias (Jordan and Gilbert 1882). 41.9 cm (16.3 in). Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja
California and Gulf of California to northern coast of Peru. (Miyake and Eachran 1986, Cruz-Aguero et al. 1994).
Urotrygon chilensis (Gunther 1871). To at least 26.5 cm (10.3 in). Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja California and southward to Chile.
(Miyake and McEachran 1986, Cruz-Aguero et al. 1994).
Urotrygon rogersi (Jordan and Starks 1895). 46.2 cm (18 in). Bahia San Juanico, southern Baja
California into Gulf of California southward to Chiapas, Mexico. (Miyake and McEachran 1986, Cruz-Aguero et al. 1994).
Manta birostris (Walbaum 1792). Manta. 5.6 m wide (18.5 ft). In Atlantic to 6.7 m (22 ft)
wide. Atlantic and possibly all warm seas; southern California to Peru. (Eschmeyer et al.
1983).
Mobula japanica (Müller and Henle 1841). Spinetail Mobula. To at least 3.1 m (9 ft).
North Pacific; southern California (off Santa Cruz I.). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Nortarbartola-
di-Sciara 1987). The Mobula thurstoni reported by MacGinitie (1947) from Laguna Beach,
southern California is likely M. japonica - Nortarbartola-di-Sciara (1987).
Myliobatis californica Gill 1865. Bay Ray. 1.8 m (6 ft). Oregon to Gulf of California.
Intertidal to 60 m (198 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, SCCWRP).
Myliobatis longirostris. Longnose Eagle Ray. Southern Baja California
southward. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Pteromylaeus asperrimus (Gilbert). Striped Eagle Ray. Bahia Almejas, Southern Baja California to at least Panama
southward. (Fitch 1953, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Rhinoptera steindachneri Evermann and Jenkins 1891. Gabilan.
Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja California into Gulf of California to Peru and Islas Galapagos. (Fitch 1953, Eschmeyer
et al. 1983, Schwartz 1990).
Acipenser medirostris Ayres 1854. Green Sturgeon. 213 cm (7 ft). Japan to Ensenada,
northern Baja California. Inshore to 60 m (198 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, RACE).
Acipenser transmontanus Richardson 1836. White Sturgeon. 6.1 m (20 ft). Alaska to
Ensenada, northern Baja California. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Elops affinis Regan 1909. Machete. 91 cm (3 ft). Mandalay Beach (southern California) to Peru. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Albula vulpes (Linnaeus 1758). Bonefish. 45 cm (1.5 ft) (Howe 1981). All warm seas; San Francisco, northern California to Peru. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Notacanthus chemnitzi Bloch 1788. 45 cm (Howe 1981) (1.5 ft). Atlantic and Pacific; Oregon
to Pt. Sur, California. 128-3,286 m (422-10,844 ft). (Howe 1981, Lea and Rosenblatt
1987, Matarese et al. 1989).
Polyacanthonotus challengeri (Vaillant 1888). Bering Sea to Oregon. 2,156-3,429 m
(7,115-11,316 ft). (Howe 1981; Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Lea and Rosenblatt 1987; Matarese
et al. 1989).
Thalassenchelys coheni Castle and Raju 1975. Leaflike Eel. To at least 25 cm (10 in). Western North Pacific to Gulf of Alaska and southward to Isla Guadalupe, central Baja California. Bathypelagic. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Shimokawa et al. 1995).
Gymnothorax mordax (Ayres 1859). California Moray. 152 cm (5 ft). Pt. Conception,
California to Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja California. Shallow water to 40 m (130 ft).
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Muraena clepsydra Gilbert 1898. Cabo San Lucas, southern Baja California to
Salinas, Ecuador; Isla Galapagos. (Thomson et al. 1979).
Myrophis vafer Jordan and Gilbert 1883. Pacific Worm Eel. 46 cm (18.25 in). San Pedro,
southern California to Peru. Tidepools to 11 m (36 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Myrichthys maculosus (Cuvier 1816). Tiger Snake Eel. Pacific and
Indian Oceans. 2 doubtful California records. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Ophichthus triserialis (Kaup 1856). Pacific Snake Eel. 113 cm (44.5 in). Off Klamath
River, northern California to Peru, including Gulf of California and Galapagos Is. Intertidal to
23 m (0-75 ft). (Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Ophichthus zophochir (Jordan and Gilbert 1882). Yellow Snake Eel. 88 cm (34.5 in).
Eureka, northern California to Peru. Intertidal to 64 m (0-210 ft). (Howe 1981, Eschmeyer
et al. 1983).
Avocettina bowersi [Garman 1899?]. Smalleye Snipe Eel.
Avocettina infans (Günther 1878). Blackline Snipe Eel. 75 cm (2.5 ft) (Howe 1981).
Atlantic and Pacific; British Columbia to Baja California. 600-3,300 m (1,980-10,890 ft).
(Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Childress et al. 1990).
Nemichthys larseni Nielson and Smith 1978. Pale Snipe Eel. 53 cm+ (1.7+ ft). Oregon to
Mexico. To 1,125 m (3,713 ft). (Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Nemichthys scolopaceus Richardson 1848. Slender Snipe Eel. 74 cm+ (2.4+ ft).
Cosmopolitan in tropical and temperate seas; Aleutian Is. to South America. 91-1,829 m (300-
6,036 ft). (Howe 1981, Whitehead et al. 1986). Nemichthys fronto is a synonym.
Facciolella gilberti (Garman 1899). Dogface Witch Eel. 61 cm (2 ft). Pt. Conception,
California to at least Panama. 364-607 m (1,200-2,004 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983,
SCCWRP).
Venefica procera (Goode and Bean 1883). Shortnose Witch Eel.
Venefica tentaculata Garman 1899. Longnose Witch Eel.
Gnathophis catalinensis (Wade 1946). Catalina Conger. 42 cm (16.5 in). Southern California
to Gulf of California. 9-366 m (30-1,200 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Gorgasia punctata Meek and Hildebrand 1923. Peppered Garden Eel. Bahia
Magdalena, southern Baja California to Los Frailes, Cabo San Lucas and south to
Panama. (Thomson et al. 1979).
Xenomystax atrarius Gilbert 1891. Twinpored Eel. 64 cm (25 in). Vancouver I.; Newport,
southern California; Gulf of California, central America to Chile. 152-935 m (500-3,086
ft). (Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Seigel 1987).
Derichthys serpentinus Gill 1884. Neck Eel. 27 cm (10.5 in). Worldwide in temperate seas. Below 175 m (578 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Childress et al. 1990).
Serrivomer jesperseni Bauchot
Boutin 1953. Crossthroat Sawpalate. 40.6 cm (16 in).
Tropical Indian and Pacific Oceans; British Columbia, Gulf of Panama. Bathypelagic. (Hart
1973, Peden and Hughes 1986).
Serrivomer samoensis Bauchot 1959. Samoa Sawtooth Eel.
Serrivomer sector Garman 1899. Sawtooth Eel. 76 cm (2.5 ft). Pacific; northern Oregon,
45o45' N (RACE) to Chile. 245-3,240 m (809-10,692 ft). (Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al.
1983).
Cyema atrum Günther 1878. Bobtail Eel. 15 cm ( 6 in). All oceans, temperate and tropical waters; in eastern Pacific, Oregon to Panama. Midwater; 610-5,100 m (2,013-16,830 ft). (Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Saccopharynx lavenbergi Nielsen and Bertelsen 1985. Northern California to Chile. Deep midwater, one found at surface. (Nielsen and Bertelsen 1985).
Eurypharynx pelecanoides Vaillant 1882. Umbrellamouth Gulper. 76 cm (2.5 ft). Nearly worldwide. 425-2,000 m (1,402-6,600 ft). (Badcock and Merrett 1976, Clarke and Wagner 1976, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Monognathus ahlstromi Raju 1974. 5 cm (2 in). Central California. Mesopelagic. (Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Alosa sapidissima (Wilson 1811). American Shad. 76 cm (2.5 ft). Kamchatka, Russia to
Alaska and to Bahia de Todos Santos, northern Baja California. Surface to 250 m (825 ft.),
possibly to 375 m (1,238 ft.). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Allen and Smith 1988).
Clupea pallasi Valenciennes 1847. Pacific Herring. 46 cm (1.5 ft). Korea, Japan to Arctic
Alaska and to northern Baja California, rare south of central California. Surface to 300 m
(990 ft), possibly to 475 m (1,568 ft). (Andriashev 1954 , Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Allen
and Smith 1988).
Dorosoma petenense (Günther 1867). Threadfin Shad. 23 cm (9 in). Occasionally in sea off
California and Oregon. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Etrumeus teres (DeKay 1842). Round Herring. 31 cm (1 ft). Monterey Bay, central
California to Chile. (Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Harengula thrissina (Jordan and Gilbert 1882). Flatiron Herring. 18 cm (7.25 in). La Jolla,
southern California to Peru. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Lile stolifera (Jordan and Gilbert 1881). Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja
California...(Cruz-Aguero et al. 1994).
Opisthonema libertate (Günther 1867). Deepbody Thread Herring. 27 cm (10.75 cm).
Occasionally off southern California, Redondo Beach to Peru. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
O. medirastre Berry and Barrett 1963. Middling Thread Herring. 27 cm (10.75 in).
Occasionally off southern California. As shallow as 3.7 m (12 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983,
Shane, pers. commun.).
Sardinops sagax (Jenyns 1842). Pacific Sardine. 41 cm (16.25 in). Kamchatka, Russia to
southeast Alaska and to Guaymas, Mexico and Peru and Chile. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Anchoa compressa (Girard 1858). Deepbody Anchovy. 17 cm (7 in). Morro Bay, central
California to Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja California. Nearshore. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983,
Whitehead et al. 1988).
Anchoa delicatissima (Girard 1854). Slough Anchovy. 9.5 cm (3.75 in). Long Beach Harbor,
southern California to Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja California. Inshore. (Eschmeyer et al.
1983, Cruz-Aguero 1994).
Anchoa exigua (Jordan and Gilbert 1882). Slender Anchovy. About 7 cm (2.8 in). Bahia
Magdalena, southern Baja California into southern Gulf of California and southward to Panama,
perhaps Colombia. (Cruz-Aguero et al. 1994, Whitehead et al. 1988).
Anchoa ischana (Jordan and Gilbert 1882). Slender Anchovy. About 14 cm (5.6 in). Bahia
Magdalena, southern Baja California throughout Gulf of California southward to Panama; Islas
Galapagos. (Cruz-Aguero et al. 1994, Whitehead et al. 1988).
Anchoa lucida (Jordan and Gilbert 1882). Bright Anchovy. To about 9.2 cm (3.7 in). Bahia
Magdalena, southern Baja California into northern Gulf of California (Bahia San Felipe) and
southward to Puerto Pizarro, northern Peru. (Cruz-Aguero et al. 1994, Whitehead et al.
1988).
Anchoa nasus (Kner and Steindachner 1866). Longnose Anchovy. 14 cm (5.6 in). Bahia
Magdalena, southern Baja California, throughout Gulf of California and southward to Callao,
Peru and perhaps further south. (Cruz-Aguero et al. 1994, Whitehead et al. 1994).
Anchovia macrolepidota (Kner and Steindachner 1865). Bigscale Anchovy. About 18 cm (7.3
in). Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja California into northern Gulf of California (Bahia San
Felipe) and southward to northern Peru. Inshore. (Cruz-Aguero et al. 1994, Whitehead et al.
1988). A. magdalenae is a synonym (Whitehead et al. 1988).
Cetengraulis mysticetus (Günther 1867). Anchoveta. 18 cm (7 in). Southern California to
Peru. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Engraulis mordax Girard 1854. 25 cm (10 in) (Howe 1981). Queen Charlotte I. British
Columbia to tip of Baja California and into Gulf of California. Surface and inshore to 310 m
(1,017 ft). (Davies and Bradley 1972, Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Hammann and Cisneros-Mata
1989).
Chanos chanos (Forsskal 1775). Milkfish. 1.8 m (6 ft). Pacific and Indian Ocean; southern California as far north as San Pedro. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Nelson 1994).
Cyprinids are primarily freshwater fishes, they only occasionally stray into estuaries.
Cyprinus carpio Linnaeus 1758. Common Carp. Occasionally off British Columbia and in bays
such as San Francisco. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Mylocheilus caurinus. Peamouth. In Columbia River estuary. Bottom and
Jones (1990).
Splittail (Moyle)
Arius planiceps Steindachner 1876. Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja
California...(Cruz-Aguero et al. 1994).
Arius platypogon Gunther 1864. Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja
California...(Cruz-Aguero et al. 1994).
Bagre panamensis (Gill 1863). Chihuil. 51 cm (20 in). Off Santa Ana River, southern
California to Peru. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Argentina sialis Gilbert 1890. 22 cm (8.5 in). Mouth of Columbia River, Oregon to southern Baja California and Gulf of California. 11-282 m (36-930 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, RACE).
Microstoma microstoma (Risso 1810). Dusky Pencilsmelt. 20 cm (10 in). Central California
to Baja California. 0-490 m (0-1,617 ft). (Clarke and Wagner 1976, Howe 1981,
Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Nansenia candida Cohen 1958. Bluethroat Argentine. 8+ cm (3+ in) (Howe 1981). Gulf of
Alaska to south of southern California. 200-1,000 m (660-3,300 ft). (Eschmeyer et al.
1983, Matarese et al. 1989).
Nansenia crassa Lavenberg 1965. Stout Argentine. 28 cm (11 in). British Columbia to
southern California. 300-875 m (990-2,888 ft). (Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Bathylagus bericoides (Borodin 1929). 19 cm (8 in). Atlantic and Pacific; Oregon to central
California. 200-1,000 m (660-3,300 ft). (Cohen 1964, Matarese et al. 1989).
Bathylagus pacificus Gilbert 1890. Pacific Blacksmelt. 25 cm (10 in). Bering Sea to Gulf of
California. 149-1,236 m (492-4,080 ft). (Howe 1981, Matarese et al. 1989, RACE).
Bathylagus wesethi Bolin 1938. Snubnose Blacksmelt. 11 cm (4 in). Oregon to Gulf of
California. 40-1,000 m (132-3,300 ft). ( Howe 1981, Materese et al. 1989).
Bathylagoides in Kobylyanskiy (1985).
Bathylagus ochotensis Schmidt 1938. Popeye Blacksmelt. 18 cm (7 in). Bering Sea to Baja
California. 49-900 m (162-2,970 ft). (Howe 1981, Matarese et al. 1989).
Bathylagus milleri Jordan and Gilbert, in Jordan and Evermann, 1895. Robust Blacksmelt. 22
cm (9 in). Bering Sea to southern California. 60-1,420 m (198-4,686 ft). (Howe 1981).
Leuroglossus schmidti Rass 1955. Northern Smoothtongue. 15 cm (6 in). Southeastern
Hokkaido north to Bering Sea (Navarin Canyon), south to southern British Columbia. Surface to
1,800 m (5,940 ft). (Allen and Smith 1988).
Leuroglossus stilbius Gilbert 1890. California Smoothtongue. 18 cm (7 in). Bering Sea to
central America. Near surface to 1,184 m (3,906 ft). (Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983,
RACE)
Bathylychnops exilis Cohen 1958. Javelin Spookfish. 47 cm (1.5 ft). British Columbia to
northern California. 60-800 m (198-2,640 ft). (Howe 1981, Matarese et al. 1989).
Dolichopteryx longipes (Vaillant 1888). Brownsnout Spookfish. 15 cm (6 in). Worldwide in
temperate and tropical waters; Northern Washington,48o14' N to Baja California. 152-
1,000+ m (500-3,300 ft). (Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983, RACE).
Macropinna microstoma Chapman 1939. Barreleye. 44.4 cm (1.75 in). Bering Sea to Baja
California. 99-896 m (325-2,956 ft). (Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Opisthoproctus soleatus Vaillant 1888. Shortnose Flatironfish. 10.3 cm (4
in). Atlantic and Pacific; ?. 450-600 m (1,485-1,980 ft). (Cohen 1964,
Clarke and Wagner 1976).
Alepocephalus tenebrosus Gilbert 1892. California Slickhead. 61 cm (2 ft). Bering Sea to Pt.
Conception, central California, 34o31' N. 46-1,646 m (150-5,432 ft). (Howe 1981,
Eschmeyer et al. 1983, RACE).
Bajacalifornia burragei Townsend and Nichols 1925. Sharpchin Slickhead.
Bajacalifornia erimoensis. Southern Oregon, 42o04' N, to off Humboldt Bay,
Northern California, 40o42 N. (RACE).
Bathylaco nigricans Goode and Bean 1896. 28 cm (11 in). Pacific and Atlantic; Oregon to South
America. 610-4,575 m (2,013-15,098 ft). (Howe 1981; Matarese et al. 1989).
Ericara salmoneum Gill and Townsend 1897. Deepsea Slickhead. 53 cm (1.7 ft). Bering Sea to
southern California. 2,469-3,991 m (8,148-13,170 ft). (Howe 1981).
Leptoderma lubricum Abe, Marumo and Kawaguchi 1965. Wormlike Slickhead.
Narcetes stomias (Gilbert 1890). 53+ cm (1.7 ft). Pacific and Atlantic; Washington to Baja
California. 1,478-2,728 m (4,877-9,002 ft). (Howe 1981, Gordan and Duncan 1985,
Matarese et al. 1989, Crabtree et al. 1991).
Photostylus pycnopterus Beebe 1933. Beaded Slickhead. Pacific, Atlantic and Indian Oceans;
northern Baja California. 11.3 cm (4.5 in). 750-1,000 m (2,475-3,300 ft). (Tsukamoto et
al. 1992).
Talismania bifurcata (Parr 1951). Threadfin Slickhead. 21 cm (8 in). British Columbia to
South America. 560-2,550 m (1,848-8,415 ft). (Howe 1981, Matarese et al. 1989,
RACE).
Leptochilichthys agassizi Garman 1899. Paperjaw. 31 cm (1 ft). Oregon to Panama. Meso- /Bathypelagic to 2,877 m (9,494 ft). (Howe 1981; Matarese et al. 1989).
Holtbyrnia innesi (Fowler 1934). British Columbia. (Gillespie 1993).
Holtbyrnia latifrons Sazonov 1976. Streaklight Tubeshoulder. 20 cm (8 in). British
Columbia to Chile. About 300-1,000 m (990-3,300 ft). (Matsui and Rosenblatt 1987,
Matarese et al. 1989).
Maulisia argipalla Matsui and Rosenblatt 1979. Pitted Tubeshoulder. Bering Sea to Baja
California; Chile, perhaps north to Aleutian Is.; eastern north Atlantic. (Matsui and Rosenblatt
1987, Matarese et al. 1989).
Mirorictus taningi Parr 1947. Striped Tubeshoulder. 12.4 cm (5 in). Central California to
Peru. (Matsui and Rosenblatt 1987).
Pellisolus eubranchus Matsui and Rosenblatt 1979. 12 cm (5 in). Oregon to Gulf of California
and west coast of Mexico. (Matsui and Rosenblatt 1989, Matarese et al. 1989).
Sagamichthys abei Parr 1953. Shining Tubeshoulder. 33 cm (13 in). Japan to British
Columbia to Chile; central Pacific. About 300-915 m (990-3,020 ft). (Howe 1981,
Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Matsui and Rosenblatt 1987, Matarese et al. 1989).
Allosmerus elongatus (Ayres 1854). Whitebait Smelt. 23 cm (9 in). Vancouver I., British
Columbia to San Francisco, northern California; San Pedro, southern California? 0-55 m (0-
182 ft). (Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Hypomesus olidus (Pallas 1814). Pond Smelt. 19 cm (7.6 in). Occasionally
in brackish water. (Wales 1962, Howe 1981).
Hypomesus pretiosus (Girard 1854). Surf Smelt. 26 cm (10 in). Prince William Sound, Gulf
of Alaska to Long Beach, southern California. Inshore. (Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Hypomesus transpacificus McAllister 1963. Delta Smelt. 11 cm (4.5 in). Sacramento-San
Joaquin River System, California. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Mallotus villosus (Müller 1776). Capelin. 22 cm (8.5 in). Circumpolar; Korea to Juan de
Fuca Straits. Surface to 200 m (660 ft), possibly 725 m (2,393 ft). (Eschmeyer et al.
1983, Allen and Smith 1988).
Osmerus mordax Mitchill 1814. Rainbow Smelt. 33 cm (13 in). North Atlantic, Arctic, North
Pacific, south to Heceta Head, Oregon, 44o08' N. Surface to 150 m (495 ft), possibly 425 m
(1,403 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, RACE).
Spirinchus starksi (Fisk 1913). Night Smelt. 23 cm (9 in). Southeast Alaska to Pt. Arguello,
central California. 0-128 m (0-422 ft). (Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Spirinchus thaleichthys (Ayres 1860). Longfin Smelt. 15 cm (6 in). Bering Sea to Monterey
Bay, central California. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Matarese et al. 1989).
Thaleichthys pacificus (Richardson 1836). Eulachon. 25 cm (10 in). Pribilof Is., Bering Sea
south to Pt. Conception, central California; found up to 160 km upstream. Surface to about 300
m (990 ft), possibly 625 m (2,063 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Allen and Smith 1988,
RACE).
Oncorhynchus clarki (Richardson 1836). Cutthroat Trout. 77 cm (2.5 ft). Gulf of Alaska to
Eel River, northern California. (Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Oncorhynchus gorbuscha (Walbaum 1792). Pink Salmon. 77 cm (2.5 ft) . Japan and Arctic
Alaska, south to La Jolla, California. (Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Oncorhynchus keta (Walbaum 1792). Chum Salmon. 102 cm (40 in). Japan and Arctic Alaska
to San Diego, southern California. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Oncorhynchus kisutch (Walbaum 1792). Coho or Silver Salmon. 98 cm (38.5 in). Korea and
Japan to Arctic Alaska to Baja California. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Oncorhynchus mykiss (Walbaum 1792). Rainbow Trout. Japan to Bering Sea, south to
northern Baja California (runs to Malibu Creek, southern California). 114 cm (45 in).
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Oncorhynchus nerka (Walbaum 1792). Sockeye or Red Salmon. 84 cm (33 in). Northern
Japan to Bering Sea to Los Angeles, southern California. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha (Walbaum 1792). Chinook or King Salmon. To 148 cm (58 in).
Japan to Bering Sea to San Diego, southern California. Surface to at least 200 m (660 ft),
possibly to 375 m (1,236 ft). (Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Allen and Smith 1988).
Salvelinus confluentus (Suckley 1858). Bull Trout. Northern British
Columbia to northern Oregon, historically to northern California. Occasionally
found in ocean, from Puget Sound, Washington northward. (Eschmeyer et al.
1983, Haas and McPhail 1991).
Salvelinus malma (Walbaum 1792). Dolly Varden. To about 91 cm (3 ft). Korea and Bering
Sea to Oregon. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Cyclothone acclinidens Garman 1899. Benttooth Bristlemouth. 7.1 cm (2.8 in). Worldwide in
tropical and temperate waters; north to Oregon. 55-1,700 m (180-5,160 ft). (Howe 1981,
Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Matarese et al. 1989).
Cyclothone alba Brauer 1906. White Bristlemouth. 4 cm (1.5 in). Circumglobal; Northern
California to South America. 300-1,000 m (990-3,300 ft). (Howe 1981).
Cyclothone atraria Gilbert 1905. Black Bristlemouth. 7 cm (2.8 in) (Howe 1981). Bering
Sea to Baja California, "Records north of British Columbia are questionable" (Matarese et al.
1989). 1,600-2,500 m (5,280-8,250 ft). (Howe 1981, Matarese et al. 1989).
Cyclothone pallida Brauer 1902. Tan Bristlemouth. 8 cm (3.2 in). Bering Sea to South
America. 0-1,800 m (0-5,940 ft). (Howe 1981, Peden and Jamieson 1988).
Cyclothone pseudopallida Mukhacheva 1964. Slender Bristlemouth. 6 cm (2.4 in). Bering Sea
to South America. 300-1,250 m (990-4,125 ft). (Badcock and Merrett 1976, Howe 1981).
Cyclothone signata Garman 1899. Showy Bristlemouth. 4 cm (1.5 in). Gulf of Alaska to South
America. 200-800 m (660-2,640 ft). (Howe 1981, Matarese et al. 1989).
Gonostoma atlanticum Norman 1930. Atlantic Fangjaw. 7 cm (2.8 in). Atlantic and Pacific;
Oregon to South America. 100-2,700 m (330-8,910 ft). (Grey 1964, Howe 1981, Matarese
et al. 1989).
Gonostoma gracile Gunther 1878. British Columbia. (Gillespie 1993).
Aristostomias scintillans (Gilbert 1915). Shiny Loosejaw. 23 cm (9 in). Bering Sea to
central Baja California. 31-305 + m (102-1,007+ ft). (Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al.
1983, Matarese 1989).
Astronesthes nigroides Gibbs and Aron 1960. 8 cm (3.2 in). Northern California. 225 m
(743 ft). (Howe 1981).
Bathophilus brevis Regan and Trewavas 1930. Deepbody Dragonfish. 4.8 cm (2
in). Atlantic and Pacific; ?. 75-1,650 m (248-5,445 ft). (Morrow and
Gibbs 1964).
Bathophilus flemingi Aron and McCrery 1958. Highfin Dragonfish. 16 cm (6.5 in.). British
Columbia to Baja California. 404-1,169 m (1,332-3,858 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983,
RACE).
Borostomias panamensis Regan and Trewavas 1929. Panama Snaggletooth. 30 cm (1 ft.).
Eastern Pacific; Pt. Conception, California south. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Chauliodus macouni Bean 1890. Pacific Viperfish. 25 cm (10 in). North Pacific from Japan
to Bering Sea and to central Baja California. 73 to perhaps 4,231 m (250
13,962 ft). (Howe
1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Allen and Smith 1988, Matarese et al. 1989).
Flageliostomias boureei (Zugmayer 1913). Threadbeard Dragonfish. 32+ cm
(12.6 in). Atlantic and Pacific; ?. 75-1,825 m (247-6,023 ft). (Morrow
and Gibbs 1964).
Idiacanthus antrostomus Gilbert 1890. Pacific Blackdragon. Males 7.6 cm (3 in), females 41
cm (16 in). Oregon to tropical eastern Pacific. Near surface to 2000 m (6,562 ft). (Howe
1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Idiacanthus fasciola Peters 1877. 32 cm (12.7 in). Atlantic and Pacific; Oregon to south of
southern California. 0-2,000 m (0-6,600 ft). (Morrow and Gibbs 1964, Materese et al.
1989).
Malacosteus danae Regan and Trewavas 1930. Shortnose Loosejaw. British
Columbia (Gillespie 1993) to ?
Melanostomias biseriatus Regan and Trewavas 1930. 22 cm (9 in). Atlantic and Pacific;
northern California. 40-1,800 m (132-5,940 ft). (Morrow and Gibbs 1964).
Melanostomias valdiviae Brauer 1902. Bluebeard Dragonfish. 20.4 cm (8 in).
Atlantic, Indian and Pacific; ?. 40-1,600 m (132-5,280 ft). (Morrow and
Gibbs 1964).
Neonesthes capensis (Gilchrist and Von Bonde 1924). Shortnose Snaggletooth.
17 cm (7 in). Pacific, Atlantic Indian Oceans; ?. 70-1,650 m (231-5,445
ft). (Gibbs 1964).
Opostomias mitsui Imai 1941. Pitgum Dragonfish. 21 cm (8 in). British Columbia to
southern California. 60-489 m (198-1,613 ft). (Howe 1981, Matarese et al. 1989).
Photonectes margarita (Goode and Bean 1895). Sooty Dragonfish. 32 cm (12.6 in). Atlantic
and Pacific; northern California to Baja California. 0-2,000 m (0-6,600 ft). (Morrow and
Gibbs 1964, Howe 1981).
Stomias atriventer Garman 1899. Blackbelly Dragonfish. 41 cm (16 in). Worldwide tropical
and temperate. 300-500 m (984-1,640 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Tactostoma macropus Bolin 1939. Longfin Dragonfish. 35 cm (13 in). Japan to Bering Sea
and to southern California. 31-600+ m (102-1,980 ft). (Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al.
1983, Fisher and Pearcy 1983, Matarese et al. 1989).
Argyropelechus affinis Garman 1899. Slender Hatchetfish. 10 cm (4 in). Circumtropical;
Oregon to Chile. 100-2,000+ m (330-6,600 ft). (Howe 1981, Matarese et al. 1989).
Argyropelechus hemigymnus Cocco 1829. Spurred Hatchetfish. 5 cm (2 in). Pacific, Atlantic
and Indian Oceans; Washington to South America. 100-2,000+ m (330
6,600 ft). (Baird
1971, Howe 1981, Matarese et al. 1989).
Argyropelechus lychnus Garman 1899. Tropical Hatchetfish. 8 cm (3.2 in). Eastern Pacific
and possibly Indian Ocean; southern British Columbia to Chile. 200-2,000+ m (660-6,600+
ft). (Baird 1971, Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Argyropelechus sladeni Regan 1908. Lowcrest Hatchetfish. 8 cm (3.2 in). Pacific, Atlantic and
Indian Oceans; British Columbia to Chile. 100-2,000 m (330-6,600 ft). (Baird 1971, Howe
1981, Matarese et al. 1989, Gillespie 1993).
Danaphos oculatus (Garman 1899). Bottlelights. 5.7 cm (2.25 in). Pacific and Indian Oceans;
British Columbia to Panama. 183-914 m (600-3,000 ft). (Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al.
1983, Matarese et al. 1989).
Sternoptyx diaphana Hermann 1781. Longspine Hatchetfish. 6 cm (2.4 in). Pacific, Atlantic
and Indian Oceans; Oregon to Chile. 400-1,200 m (1,320-3,960 ft). (Baird 1971, Howe
1981, Matarese et al. 1989).
Sternoptyx obscura Garman 1899. Dusky hatchetfish. 5 cm (2 in). Pacific and Indian Oceans;
Central California to Chile. 650-1,000+ m (2,145-3,300+ ft). (Baird 1971, Howe 1981).
Sternoptyx pseudobscura Baird 1971. Highlight hatchetfish. 7 cm (2.8 in). Pacific, Atlantic
and Indian Oceans; British Columbia to Chile. 500-1,500 m (1,650-4,950 ft). (Baird
1971, Howe 1981, Matarese et al. 1989).
Valenciennellus stellatus Garman 1899. Constellationfish. Or V. tripunctulatus
(Esmark 1870) if synonimized (Grey 1964).
Ichthyoccus elongatus Imai 1941. Slim Lightfish. 13 cm (5 in). British Columbia to Baja
California. 225-600 m (743-1,980 ft). (Howe 1981, Peden and Hughes 1986).
Ichthyoccus irregularis Rechnitzer and Bohlke 1958. Bulldog lightfish.
Vinciguerria lucetia (Garman 1899). Panama Lightfish. 7 cm (2.8 in). Central California to
South America. 250-400 m (825-1,320 ft). (Howe 1981).
Vinciguerria nimbaria (Jordan and Williams 1895). Oceanic Lightfish. Oceanic. 5.1 cm (2
in). Worldwide in tropical and temperate seas; California southward. 30
640 m (99-2,112
ft). (Grey 1964, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Vinciguerria poweriae (Cocco 1838). Highseas Lightfish. 5 cm (2 in). Atlantic and Pacific;
central California to South America. 100-600+ m (330-1,980+ ft). (Grey 1964, Howe
1981).
Benthalbella dentata (Chapman 1939). Northern Pearleye. 24 cm (9.25 in). North Pacific;
Bering Sea to Baja California. Less than 500 to 1,000 m (1,640-3,280 ft). (Johnson 1974,
Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Benthalbella linguidens (Mead and Böhlke 1953). 22 cm (9 in). Northern Japan to British
Columbia to south of southern California. About 13-1,000 m (43-3,300 ft). (Johnson 1974,
Howe 1981, Matarese et al. 1989, Gillespie 1993).
Rosenblattichthys volucris (Rofen 1966). Chubby Pearleye. 10.3 cm (4.1 in). San Pedro
Basin, southern California to southern Baja California and eastern equatorial Pacific. Usually
deeper than 300 m (990 ft). (Johnson 1974).
Scopelarchoides nicholsi Parr 1929. 11.6 cm (4.6 in). Isla Cedros, central Baja California
southward to 5o N., and southern Peru (6o-13oS). 115 to at least 346 m (380-1,142 ft).
(Johnson 1974).
Scopelarchus analis (Brauer 1902). Blackbelly Pearleye. 12.6 (5 in). Circumglobal;
Central California and Baja California. Less than 300 to perhaps 800 m (990-2,640 ft).
(Johnson 1974).
Scopelarchus guentheri Alcock 1896. Staring Pearleye. 12.7 cm (5.1 in). Circumglobal;
Northern to southern Baja California, Chile. At least 150-300 m (495-990 ft). (Johnson
1974).
Bathysaurus mollis Günther 1878. 74 cm (29 in). Worldwide; Oregon south. 1,646-4,700
m (5,432-15,510 ft). (Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Synodus lacertinus Gilbert 1890. Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja
California...(Cruz-Aguero et al. 1994).
Synodus lucioceps (Ayres 1855). California Lizardfish. 64 cm (25 in). Cape Beal, British
Columbia to Guaymas, Mexico. 1.5-229 m (5-750 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Fulton and
LeBrasseur 1985).
Synodus scituliceps Jordan and Gilbert 1881. Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja
California...(Cruz-Aguero et al. 1994).
Lestidiops ringens (Jordan and Gilbert 1881). Slender Barracudina. 21 cm (8.25 in).
British Columbia to central Baja California. 121-3,914 m (399-12,916 ft). (Howe 1981,
Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Lestidiops sphyraenopsis Hubbs 1916. Smalleye Barracudina.
Macroparalepis johnfitchi (Rofen 1960). Black Barracudina.
Macroparalepis macrura Ege 1933. Sharpchin Barracudina. 14+ cm (5.5+ in). Central
California to South America. 24-1,676 m (79-5,530 ft). (Howe 1981).
Notolepis rissoi (Bonaparte 1840). Ribbon Barracudina. 30 cm (1 ft). Atlantic and Pacific;
British Columbia to Baja California. 155-2,200 m (512-7,260 ft). (Howe 1981, Matarese
et al. 1989).
Paralepis atlantica Kroyer 1868. Duckbill Barracudina. 56 cm (22 in). Worldwide;
southeast Alaska to Baja California. 0-2,166 m (0-7,148 ft). (Rofen 1966, Howe 1981,
Matarese et al. 1989).
Anotopterus pharao Zugmayer 1911. Daggertooth. 147 cm (4.8 ft). Japan to Bering Sea and to southern California; offshore in the north Pacific, also Atlantic and Antarctic. 18 m (59 ft) into meso-/bathypelagic. (Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Alepisaurus ferox Lowe 1833. Longnose Lancetfish. 208 cm (6.8 ft). Almost worldwide in temperate or tropical seas; Bering Sea to Chile. Near surface to 1,829 m (6,000 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Matarese et al. 1989).
Evermannella ahlstromi Johnson and Glodek 1975. 7+ cm (2.8 in). Northern Baja California southward to Equatorial Pacific and off Peru. (Johnson 1979).
Rosaura lisae (Walters 1961). Pacific Telescopefish. 20 cm (8 in). Southern California, northern Baja California, north of Hawaii, South Pacific. 500-1,000 m (1,650-3,300 ft). (Clarke and Wagner 1976, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Scopelosaurus harryi (Mead, in Mead and Taylor, 1953). Scaly Paperbone. 22 cm (8.5 in). North Pacific; off Japan, British Columbia, southern California and Baja California. 500- 1,000 m (1,640-3,300 ft). (Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Benthosema panamense (Taning 1932). 5.5 cm (2 in). Central Baja California to central
America. (Wisner 1974).
Bolinichthys longipes (Brauer 1906). Popeye Lampfish. 4.9 cm (2 in). Eastern Pacific;
southern California to South America. 25-725 m (83-2,393 ft). (Wisner 1974, Clarke
1980).
Centrobranchus brevirostris Becker 1964. Roundnose Lanternfish. 4 cm (1.5 in). Northern
central Pacific; Japan eastward to off southern California. (Wisner 1974).
Ceratoscopelus townsendi (Eigenmann and Eigenmann 1889). Dogtooth Lampfish. 6 cm (2.4
in). British Columbia to Mexico. 0-800 m (0-2,640 ft). (Howe 1981, Matarese et al.
1989).
Diaphus anderseni (Taning 1932). Lowlights Headlightfish. 4 cm (1.5 in). Atlantic and
Pacific; central California to Baja California. 24 m+ (79+ ft). (Howe 1981).
Diaphus theta Eigenmann and Eigenmann 1890. California Headlightfish. 9 cm (3.5 in).
Bering Sea to Baja California. 0-792 m (0-2,614 ft). (Nafpaktitis et al. 1977, Howe 1981,
Matarese et al. 1989).
Diaphus trachops Wisner 1974. Rougheye Headlightfish. 7 cm (2.8 in). Central Pacific and
central California. 100 m (330+ ft). (Wisner 1974, Howe 1981).
Diogenichthys atlanticus (Taning 1928). Longfish Lanternfish. 3 cm (1 in). Atlantic, Indian
and Pacific; central California to Baja California; South America. 70
1,250 m (231-4,125
ft). (Nafpaktitis et al. 1977, Clarke 1980, Howe 1981).
Diogenichthys laternatus (Garman 1899). Diogenes Lanternfish. 2.5 cm (1 in). Southern
California to Chile. 0-650 m (0-2,145 ft). (Wisner 1974).
Dorsadena yaquinae Coleman and Nafpaktitis 1972. 10 cm (4 in). Oregon. 180+ m (594+ ft).
(Howe 1981).
Electrona risso (Cocco 1829). Chubby Flashlightfish. 9 cm (3.5 in). Atlantic, Indian and
Pacific; Oregon to Chile. 150-750 m (495-2,475 ft). (Nafpaktitis et al. 1977, Howe 1981,
Matarese et al. 1989).
Gonichthys tenuiculus (Garman 1899). 5 cm (2 in). Central Baja California to Peru.
(Wisner 1974).
Hygophum atratum (Garman 1899). Thickhead Flashlightfish. 6 cm (2.4 in). Eastern Pacific;
southern California to Gulf of California. Surface to mesopelagic. (Wisner 1974).
Hygophum reinhardtii (Lütken 1892). Slender lanternfish. 6 cm (2.4 in). Atlantic, Indian
and Pacific; central California to South America. 0-1,100 m (0-3,630 ft). (Nafpaktitis et al.
1977, Howe 1981).
Lampadena urophaos Paxton 1963. Sunbeam Lampfish. 11 cm (4 in). British Columbia to
Baja California and westward to Hawaii. 130+ m (429+ ft). (Wisner 1974, Howe 1981,
Peden and Hughes 1986, Matarese et al. 1989).
Lampanyctus acanthurus Wisner 1974. Spinytail Lampfish. 11.2 cm (4.4 in). Northern
Pacific; 2 specimens from 560 km west of Pt. Conception, southern California. 800+ m
(2,640 ft). (Wisner 1974).
Lampanyctus fernae Wisner 1971. 9 cm (3.5 in). Oregon to northern California. 200+
(660+ ft). (Wisner 1974).
Lampanyctus idostigma Parr 1931. 9 cm (3.5 in). San Diego, southern California to Chile. 0-
300+ m (0-990 ft). (Wisner 1974).
Lampanyctus jordani Gilbert 1915. Brokenline Lampfish. 14 cm (5.5 in). Japan and Bering
Sea to southern California. 0-meso-/bathypelagic. (Wisner 1974, Howe 1981, Matarese et al.
1989).
Lampanyctus niger (Günther 1887). Sooty Lampfish. 9 cm (3.5 in). Worldwide. 165-
1,000+ m (545-3,300+ ft). (Wisner 1974, Childress et al. 1990). "A nominal species",
Wisner (1974).
Lampanyctus regalis (Gilbert 1892). Pinpoint Lampfish. 17 cm (6.7 in). Japan and Bering
Sea to Baja California. 50+ m (165+ ft). (Wisner 1974, Howe 1981, Matarese et al. 1989).
Lampanyctus ritteri Gilbert 1915. Broadfin Lampfish. 19 cm (7.5 in). Bering Sea (Matarese
et al. 1989) to Baja California. 20-1,097 m (66-3,620 ft). (Wisner 1974, Howe 1981,
Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Lampanyctus simulator Wisner 1971. 10 cm (4 in). Central California to Southern
California. 200+ m (660 ft). (Wisner 1974, Howe 1981).
Lampanyctus steinbecki Bolin 1939. Longfin Lampfish. 8 cm (3 in). Eastern Pacific;
southern California to Chile. 70-300+ m (231-990+ ft). (Wisner 1974, Clarke 1980).
Lobianchia gemellari (Cocco 1838). 7 cm (2.8 in). Central and eastern Pacific; central Baja
California southward. (Wisner 1974).
Loweina laurae Wisner 1971. 3.7 cm (1.5 in). Equatorial and subequatorial eastern Pacific;
in eastern Pacific as far north as Baja California at 30o N. (Wisner 1974).
Loweina rara (Lütkin 1892). Dwarf Lanternfish. Atlantic, Indian, Pacific; northern
California to tropical eastern Pacific. 0-1,050 m (0-3,465 ft). (Wisner 1974, Nafpaktitis
et al. 1977, Matarese et al. 1989).
Myctophum nitidulum Garman 1899. Pearly Lanternfish. 9.9 cm (4 in). Atlantic, Indian and
Pacific; California and Baja California; South America. 0-950 m (0-3,135 ft). (Nafpaktitis
et al. 1977).
Notolychnus valdiviae (Brauer 1904). Topside Lampfish. 2.5 cm (1 in).
Atlantic, Indian and Pacific; ?. 25-850 m (83-2,805 ft). (Nafpaktitis et al.
1977, Clarke 1980).
Notoscopelus japonicus Tanaka 1908. British Columbia (Peden and Hughes
1986).
Notoscopelus resplendens (Richardson 1845). Patchwork Lampfish. 8 cm (3 in). Atlantic,
Indian and Pacific; British Columbia to Chile. 0-2,000 m (0-6,600 ft). (Nafpaktitis et al.
1977, Howe 1981, Matarese et al. 1989).
Parvilux ingens Hubbs and Wisner 1964. Giant Lampfish. 20 cm (8 in). Oregon to Baja
California. 155+ m (512+ ft). (Wisner 1974, Howe 1981, Matarese et al. 1989).
Protomyctophum crockeri (Bolin 1939). California Flashlightfish. 7 cm (2.8 in). Gulf of
Alaska to Baja California. 0-500 m (0-1,650 ft). (Howe 1981, Matarese et al. 1989).
Protomyctophum thompsoni (Chapman 1944). Northern Flashlightfish. 6 cm (2.4 in). Bering
Sea to central California. 0-500+ m (0-1,650+ ft). (Howe 1981, Matarese 1989).
Stenobrachius leucopsarus (Eigenmann and Eigenmann 1890). Northern Lampfish. 13 cm (5
in). Japan to Bering Sea and northern Baja California. 0-2,896 m (0-9,557 ft). (Eschmeyer
et al. 1983, Matarese et al. 1989).
Stenobrachius nannochir (Gilbert 1890). Garnet Lampfish. 11 cm (4.4 in). Bering Sea to
Cape Mendocino, northern California, 40o34' N. 300+ m (900+ ft). (Wisner 1974, RACE).
Symbolophorus californiensis (Eigenmann and Eigenmann 1889). California Lanternfish. 10
cm (4 in). British Columbia to Mexico. 0-762 m (0-2,515 ft). (Howe 1981, Matarese et al.
1989).
Taaningthys bathyphilus (Taning 1928). Black Lampfish. 8 cm (3 in). Atlantic, Indian and
Pacific; Oregon to southern Baja California; South America. 600-1,550 m (1,980-5,115 ft).
(Wisner 1974, Nafpaktitis et al. 1977, Childress et al. 1990).
Taaningthys minimus (Taning 1928). 6.5 cm (2.6 in). Atlantic, Indian and Pacific; Northern
Baja California (30oN) southward to Peru. 200-800 m (660-2,640 ft). (Nafpaktitis et al.
1977, Whitehead et al. 1984).
Taaningthys paurolychnus Davy 1972. Dimlight Lampfish. 9.5 cm (3.7 in). Atlantic, Indian
and Pacific; southern California to southern Baja California. (Wisner 1974, Nafpaktitis et al.
1977).
Tarletonbeania crenularis (Jordan and Gilbert 1880). Blue Lanternfish. 7 cm (2.8 in).
Bering Sea to Baja California. 0-832 m (0-2,746 ft). (Howe 1981, Matarese et al. 1989).
Tarletonbeania taylori Mead 1953. 7 cm (2.8 in). Oregon. 0-meso-/bathypelagic. (Howe
1981).
Triphoturus mexicanus (Gilbert 1890). Mexican Lampfish. 7 cm (2.8 in). British Columbia
to Chile. 46-933 m (152-3,079 ft). (Wisner 1974, Howe 1981, Gillespie 1993).
Neoscopelus macrolepidotus Johnson 1863. Glowingfish. 25 cm (10 in). Atlantic, Pacific;
Japan, Australia, Hawaii, British Columbia. 300-800 m (990-2,640 ft). (Nafpaktitis et al.
1977, Peden and Hughes 1986).
Scopelengys tristis Alcock 1890. Blackchin. 19.4 cm (7.7 in). Atlantic, Indian, Pacific
Oceans; Northern Washington, 47o42' N to Chile. (Nafpaktitis 1977, Eschmeyer et al.1983,
RACE).
Lampris guttatus (Brünnich 1788). Opah. To 137 cm (4.5 ft), reported 183 cm (6 ft). Worldwide in temperate and tropical seas, Japan to Gulf of Alaska (Icy Bay) and to Gulf of California. 0-512 m (0-1,690 ft). (Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Alaska).
Lophotus lacepede Giorna 1809. Crestfish. 183 cm (6 ft). Nearly worldwide in warmer seas. Northward to central California. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Desmodema lorum Rosenblatt and Butler 1977. Whiptail Ribbonfish. 114 cm (3.75 ft).
Probably only north Pacific; central California to southern Baja California. To about 500 m
(1,650 ft). (Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Trachipterus altivelis Kner 1859. King-of-the-Salmon. 183 cm (6 ft). Eastern Pacific from
Alaska? to Chile. 0-900 m (0-2,970 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Matarese et al. 1989,
Alaska).
Trachipterus fukuzaki Fitch 1964. Tapertail Ribbonfish. 143 cm (4.6 ft). Alamitos Bay,
southern California to Chile. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Zu cristatus (Bonelli 1820). Scalloped Ribbonfish. 102 cm (40 in). Worldwide in warm
seas; off Newport Beach, southern California to Peru and Islas Galapagos. (Eschmeyer et al.
1983).
Regalecus glesne (Ascanius 1772). Oarfish. 11 m (35 ft). Worldwide: eastern Pacific, Topanga Beach, southern California to Chile. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Stylephorous chordatus Shaw 1791. Tube-eye. 30 cm (1 ft). Yaquina Head, Oregon, 44o45' N. (Robins et al. 1986, RACE).
Albatrossia pectoralis (Gilbert 1892). Giant Grenadier. 150 cm (5 ft). Northern Honshu,
Japan to Bering Sea (Navarin Canyon), south to northern Baja California. 200-2,189 m
(600-7,224 ft), possibly as shallow as 25 m (83 ft). (Iwamoto and Stein 1974, Eschmeyer
et al. 1983, Allen and Smith 1988, Alaska).
Coelorinchus scaphopsis (Gilbert 1890). Shoulderspot Grenadier. 34 cm (1.1 ft). Off Rogue
River, Oregon, 42o27' N to the Gulf of California. 183-296 m (604-977 ft). (Howe 1981,
Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Matsui and Stein 1990, RACE).
Coryphaenoides acrolepis (Bean 1883 or 1884). Pacific Grenadier. 95 cm
(37 in). Japan and Okhotsk Sea to southern Bering Sea and Aleutian Is. to Baja
California. 235-2,825 m (774-9,323 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Matarese
et al. 1989, RACE, Alaska).
Coryphaenoides armatus (Hector 1875). Abyssal Grenadier. All oceans except Arctic;
Southeast Bering Sea, North Pacific south of Aleutian Is. to South America. 102 cm (40.8 in).
282-5,180 m (931-17,094 ft). (Iwamoto and Stein 1974, Howe 1981, Alaska).
Coryphaenoides cinereus (Gilbert 1895). Popeye Grenadier. 56 cm (1.8 ft). Northern
Honshu, Japan, Sea of Okhotsk to Bering Sea (Navarin Canyon) to Fort Bragg, northern
California, 39o28' N. 225-2,832 m (743-9,346 ft). (Allen and Smith 1988, RACE,
Alaska).
Coryphaenoides filifera (Gilbert 1895). Threadfin Grenadier. 71.5 cm (28.6 in). Hokkaido,
Japan to southeastern Bering Sea and Aleutian Is. to south of southern California. 507-3,045
m (1,674-10,049 ft). (Matarese et al. 1989, Endo et al. 1994, RACE, Alaska).
Coryphaenoides leptolepis Günther 1877. Ghostly Grenadier. 46+ cm (1.5+ ft). Southeastern
Alaska (Prince of Wales I.) to South America; Brazil. 1,998-3,858 m (6,593-12,731 ft).
(Howe 1981, Pearcy et al. 1982, Matarese et al. 1989, Alaska).
Coryphaenoides (Bogoslovius) longifilis Gunther 1877. Longfin Grenadier. 79.5 cm (31.8
in). Pacific coast of Japan to Bering Sea north of Aleutian Is. (Bowers Bank, Bogoslof I.).
700-1,700 m (2,310-5,610 ft). (Alaska).
Coryphaenoides yaquinae Iwamoto and Stein 1974. Oregon to central California. 3,724 m
(12,289 ft). (Pearcy et al. 1982, Matarese et al. 1989).
Malacocephalus laevis (Lowe 1843). Softhead Grenadier, Velvet Grenadier. About 52 cm
(20.8 in). Pacific and Atlantic; southern California and Baja California. 200-1,000 m
(660-2,640 ft). (Gordan and Duncan 1985, Cohen et al. 1990, Sazonov and Iwamoto 1992).
Mesobius berryi Hubbs and Iwamoto 1977. Midwater Grenadier. (Eschmeyer et
al. 1983). Why not in Cohen et al. 1988?
Nezumia liolepis (Gilbert 1891). Smooth Grenadier. 45 cm (1.5 ft). Monterey Bay,
California to Cabo San Lucas, Baja California. 201-1,655 m (663-5,462 ft). (Howe 1981,
Iwamoto and Stein 1974).
Nezumia stelgidolepis (Gilbert 1891). California Grenadier. 44.5 cm (17.8 in). Vancouver Island,
British Columbia to Peru. 84-1,093 m (277-3,606 ft). (Iwamoto and Stein 1974, RACE).
Antimora microlepis Bean 1890. Pacific Flatnose. 75 cm (29.5 in). Shikoku I., Japan, north
to southeastern Bering Sea to Gulf of California, also Johnson I. Probably occurs throughout
Pacific north of 10o N. About 175-3,048 m (578-10,059 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983,
Allen and Smith 1988).
Laemonema logipes Schmidt 1938. Longfin Codling. 60 cm (24 in). Japan to Okhotsk Sea and
to southern Bering Sea. 455-1,400 m (1,502-4,620 ft). (Alaska).
Physiculus rastrelliger Gilbert 1890. Hundred-fathom Codling. 29 cm (8 in). Off Tillamook
Bay, Oregon, 45o29' N to Gulf of Panama. 48-655 m (150-2,160 ft). (Eschmeyer et al.
1983, RACE, SCCWRP).
Arctogadus borisovi Drjagin 1932. Toothed Cod, East Siberian Cod. 60 cm (24in). Off Pt.
Barrow, Alaska? Wester half of Canadian Arctic, Siberian Arctic and Greenland. Shallow water.
(Cohen et al. 1990, Alaska).
Boreogadus saida (Lepechin 1774). Arctic Cod, Polar Cod. 40 cm (16 in). Eastern Bering Sea
(Bristol Bay and Pribilof Is.) and western Bering Sea to Cape Olyntorsky, north through Arctic
Ocean to Atlantic. Nearshore to 731 m (2,412 ft). (Allen and Smith 1988, Cohen et al. 1990,
Alaska).
Eleginus gracilis (Tilesius 1810). Saffron Cod. 55 cm (22 in). Yellow Sea to western
Chukchi Sea; Beaufort Sea (Prudhoe Bay) and western Chukchi Sea to Sitka, southeastern Gulf of
Alaska. Inshore waters to 200 m (660 ft). (Allen and Smith 1988, Alaska).
Gadus macrocephalus Tilesius 1810. Pacific Cod. 114 cm (45 in). Manchuria, China to Japan
to Bering Sea and Aleutian Is., south to Santa Monica, southern California. 0-875 m (0-2,889
ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Allen and Smith 1988).
Merluccius productus (Ayres 1855). Pacific Hake. 91 cm (3 ft). (Coast of Asia-reported in
Eschmeyer et al., likely erroneous, Allen and Smith 1988). Bering Sea and Alaska to Bahia
Magdalena, southern Baja California. (Gulf of California-reported in Eschmeyer et al. likely
erroneous, Allen and Smith 1988). 12 m (Love, pers.obs.)-1,327 m (38
4,380 ft).
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Allen and Smith 1988).
Microgadus proximus (Girard 1854). Pacific Tomcod. 37.1 cm (14.8 in). Southeastern
Bering Sea (Bristol Bay) and eastern Aleutian Is. (Unalaska I.) to Pt. Sal, central California.
0-275 m (0-908 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Allen and Smith 1988, Alaska).
Theragra chalcogramma (Pallas 1811 or 14). Walleye Pollock. 91 cm (3 ft).
Japan, Okhotsk Sea, Chukchi Sea (Kivalina) to Bering Sea and Aleutian Is and to
Carmel, central California. Surface to 975 m (3,218 ft). (Eschmeyer et al.
1983, Allen and Smith 1988, Alaska).
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Melanonus zugmayeri Norman 1930. Arrowtail. Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Oceans; British Columbia to Baja California. 100-1,000 m (330-3,300 ft). (Badcock and Merrett 1976, Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Matarese et al. 1989).
Chilara taylori (Girard 1858). Spotted Cusk-eel. 36 cm (14 in). Willapa Bay, Washington to
Bahia de San Cristobal, central Baja California. 1.2-1,122 m (4-3,702 ft). (Eschmeyer et al.
1983, Schoener and Fluharty 1985, RACE).
Dicroline filamentosa Garman 1899. Threadfin Cusk-eel. 44 cm (1.5 ft). Cape Flattery,
Washington, 48o19' N to Central America. 64-1,207 m (210-3,983 ft). (Eschmeyer et al.
1983, Matarese et al. 1989, RACE).
Holcomycteronus profundissimus (Roule 1913). 31 cm (1 ft). Oregon. 5,180-7,160 m
(17,094-23,628 ft). (Howe 1981, Matarese et al. 1989).
Lamprogrammus niger Alcock 1891. Paperbone Cuskeel. Off Coos Bay, Oregon,
43o30' N to Pt. Buchon, central California 35o18' N. 691-1,198 m (2,280-
3,954 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, RACE).
Ophidion scrippsae (Hubbs 1916). Basketweave Cusk-eel. 28 cm (11 in). Pt. Arena,
northern California, 38o52' N to Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja California (previous Gulf of
California records are in error, R. Lea, pers. comm.). 2.7-244 m (9-804 ft). (Eschmeyer et
al. 1983, RACE).
Spectrunculus grandis (Günther 1877). Giant Cuskeel. 128 cm (4.3 ft). Pacific and Atlantic;
Japan and Gulf of Alaska (Cook Inlet) to central California. 800-4,300 m (2,640-14,190
ft). (Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Gordan and Duncan 1985, Matarese et al. 1989,
Alaska).
Brosmophycis marginata (Ayres 1854). Red Brotula. 46 cm (1.5 ft). Southeastern Alaska
(Petersberg) to Ensenada, northern Baja California. 3-256 m (10-840 ft). (Eschmeyer et al.
1983, Alaska).
Cataetyx rubrirostris Gilbert 1890. Rubynose Brotula. 13 cm (5 in). Northern Oregon to
south Coronado Island, northern Baja California. 300-932 m (990-3,076 ft). (Howe 1981,
Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Gibbs 1991).
Ogilbia ventralis (Gill 1864). Bahia Magdalena, southern British Columbia
into Gulf of California (to Isla San Jose) and south to Mazatlan. (Thomson et al.
1979).
Oligopus diagrammus (Heller and Snodgrass 1903). Purple Brotula. 20 cm (8 in). San
Clemente I. to Panama and Galapagos Is. 5.5-18 m (18-60 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Barathronus pacificus Nielson and Eagle 1974. 13 cm (5.1 in). Oregon to northern California.
3,334-3,860 m (11,002-12,738 ft). (Howe 1981, Pearcy et al. 1982, Matarese et al.
1989).
Sciadonus pedicellaris Garman 1899. 13 cm (5.1 in). Oregon to South America. 1,847-
4,880 m (6,095-16,104 ft). (Howe 1981, Matarese et al. 1989).
Porichthys myriaster Hubbs and Schultz 1939. Speckled Midshipman. 51 cm (20 in). Pt.
Conception, California to at least Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja California. To 122 m (400
ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Cruz-Aguero et al. 1994).
Porichthys notatus Girard 1854. Plainfin Midshipman. 38 cm (15 in). Southeastern Alaska
(Sitka)? British Columbia (Smith Sound) to Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja California
("Records south of this and into Gulf of California are in error" - Allen and Smith 1988).
Intertidal to 366 m (1,200 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Alaska).
Lophiodes caulinaris (Garman 1899). Spottedtail Goosefish. 24.1 cm (9.6 in). Morro Bay,
central California to Peru, including Gulf of California. 14.6-311 m (48
1,026 ft). (Caruso
1981, Lea et al. 1984).
Lophiodes spilurus (Garman 1899). 16.5 cm (6.6 in). Off Monterey Bay, central California to
Peru. 119-475 m (393-1,568 ft). (Caruso1981, Lea et al. 1984).
Lophiomus setigerus (Vahl 1797). Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja
California...(Cruz-Aguero 1994).
Antennarius avalonis Jordan and Starks 1907. Roughjaw Frogfish. 34 cm (13.5 in). Santa Catalina Is., southern California to Peru. Intertidal to 110 m (360 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Zalieutes elater (Jordan and Gilbert 1881). Rounded Batfish. 15 cm (6 in). Pt. Conception, California to Peru. 18-113 m (60-372 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Caulophryne jordani Goode and Bean 1896. Fanfin. 10.9+cm (4.4 in). Pacific, Atlantic and
Indian Oceans; in eastern Pacific, as far north as Southern California. Bathypelagic, likely
down to 1,500 m (4950 ft) and possibly considerably deeper. (Pietsch 1979).
Caulophryne pelagica (Brauer 1902). 9.2+cm (3.6 in). Pacific and Indian Oceans; as far
north as Isla Guadalupe, center Baja California. To at least 1,250 (4,125 ft). (Pietsch
1979).
Caulophryne polynema Regan 1930. 14.2+ cm (5.7 in). Atlantic and Pacific Oceans; southern
California as far north as 33o10'N. To at least 1000 m (3,300 ft) and probably deeper.
(Pietsch 1979).
Melanocetus johnsoni Gunther 1864. Blackdevil. To at least 11.0 cm (4.8 in). Circumglobal; as far north as off Trinidad Head, northern California, 40o58' N. About 250-3,000+ m (825-9,900 ft). (Pietsch and Duzer 1980, RACE).
Bertella idiomorpha Pietsch 1973. Spikehead Dreamer. 10.2 cm (4.1 in). Japan to western
Gulf of Alaska (54o37'N, 155o33'W) to Gulf of California. Meso
/bathypelagic to 2,900 m
(9,570 ft). (Howe 1981, Alaska).
Chaenophryne draco Beebe 1932. Smoothhead Dreamer. Circumglobal.
Chaenophryne melanorhabdus Regan and Trewavas 1932. 10 cm (4 in). British Columbia
(Gillespie 1993) to Panama. 200-1,000+ cm (660-3,300+ ft). (Howe 1981).
Chaenophryne longiceps Regan 1925. 17 cm (6.7 in). Oregon to Chile. 200-1,000 m (660-
3,300 ft). (Howe 1981, Matarese et al. 1989).
Dolopichthys longicornis Parr 1927. Longhorn Dreamer. 16 cm (6.3 in). Northern
California to southern California. Meso-/bathypelagic to 6,420 m (21,186 ft). (Howe
1981).
Lophodolos acanthognathus (Regan 1925). Whalehead Dreamer. Circumglobal.
Oneirodes acanthias (Gilbert 1915). Southern Spiny Dreamer. 22.6 cm (9 in). Central
California (37o48'N, 26o51N) to southern Baja California (26o51'N). 100
1,750 m (330-
5,775 ft). (Pietsch 1974, Howe 1981, Alaska).
Oneirodes basili Pietsch 1974. Ladlepole Dreamer. 15.9+ cm (6.4 in). Southern California to
Isla Guadalupe, central Baja California. (Pietsch 1974).
Oneirodes bulbosus Chapman 1939. 14.7 cm (8.8 in). Bering Sea to Oregon. 200-1,500 m
(660-4,950 ft). (Howe 1981, Matarese et al. 1989, Alaska).
Oneirodes eschrichti Lütken 1871. Twopole Dreamer. 28.8 cm (11.5 in). Pacific, Atlantic,
Indian Oceans; in North Pacific to southern California (33oN), one specimen from Kurile-
Kamchatka Trench at 49o29'N, 158o41'E. To at least 1,000 m (3,300 ft). (Pietsch 1974,
Alaska).
Oneirodes thompsoni (Schultz 1934). 19.6 cm (7.8 in). Bering Sea to Northern California.
500-1,500 m (1,650-4,950 ft). (Pietsch 1974, Howe 1981, Alaska).
Himantolophus nigricornisBertelsen and Krefft 1988. 19.5 cm (7.6 in). San Clemente I., southern California and western tropical Pacific.
(Bertelsen and Krefft 1988).
Himantolophus sagamius Tanaka 1918. Japan to
central California and to Ecuador. (Bertelsen and Krefft 1988). Himantolophus sp. in Lea (1988).
Ceratias holboelli Kroyer 1845. Northern Giant Seadevil. 120 cm (4 ft). Atlantic, Pacific,
Indian Oceans; Japan and Hawaiian Is, Bering Sea to South America. 120
4,390 m (396-
14,487 ft). (Howe 1981, Alaska).
Cryptopsaras couesi Gill 1883. Triplewart Seadevil. 44 cm (17.6 in). Pacific, Atlantic and
Indian Oceans; northern California to Peru, Japan to New Zealand, Hawaiian Is. 192-1,525 m
(634-5,033 ft). (Badcock and Merrett 1976; Howe 1981, Alaska).
Gigantactis gargantua Bertelsen, Pietsch and Lavenberg 1981. 40.8 cm (16.3 in). Eastern
North Pacific and eastern south Indian Oceans; southern California, Hawaiian Is. Bathypelagic,
maximum depths between 500-1,300 m (1,650-4,290 ft). (Bertelsen et al. 1981).
Gigantactis macronema Regan 1925. Longpole Whipnose. 35.4 cm (14.1 in). Eastern Pacific,
Atlantic; southern California and Baja California. Bathypelagic, maximum depth between 650-
2,500 m (2,145-8,250 ft). (Bertelsen et al. 1981).
Gigantactis savagei Bertelsen, Pietsch and Lavenberg 1981. 15 cm (6 in). North Pacific;
southern California, Hawaiian Is. Bathypelagic, from shallower than 700 m (2,310 ft) to
maximum depth between 1,000 and 1,250 m (3,300-4,125 ft). (Bertelsen et al. 1981).
Gigantactis vanhoeffeni Brauer 1902. 45.5 cm (18.2 ft). Pacific, Atlantic and Indian Oceans;
Kodiak I. Alaska?, Japan, Northern California to South America. 92-1,617 m (304-5,336
ft). (Howe 1981, Alaska).
Mugil cephalus Linnaeus 1758. Striped Mullet. 91 cm (3 ft). All warm seas; San Francisco
Bay, Northern California to Chile and Islas Galapagos. To 122 m (400 ft). (Eschmeyer et al.
1983).
Mugil curema Valenciennes 1836. White Mullet. Newport Bay, southern
California. Shallow waters. (Lea, Swift, Lavenberg 1988).
Atherinops affinis (Ayres 1860). Topsmelt. 37.6 cm (14.7 in). Vancouver I., British
Columbia to Gulf of California. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Shane pers. commun.).
Atherinopsis californiensis Girard 1854. Jacksmelt. 48.6 cm (19.0 in). Yaquina Bay, Oregon
to at least Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja California. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Cruz-Aguero et
al. 1994, Shane pers. commun.).
Leuresthes tenuis (Ayres 1860). California Grunion. 19 cm (7.5 in). San Francisco,
northern California to Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja California. Inshore to 18 m (60 ft).
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Cypselurus californicus (Cooper 1863). California Flyingfish. 48 cm (19 in). Astoria,
Oregon to Cabo San Lucas, southern Baja California. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Cypselurus hubbsi Parin 1961. Blotchwing Flyingfish. 41 cm (16 in). Worldwide in tropics;
as far north as Santa Catalina, southern California. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Euleptorhamphus longirostris (Cuvier 1829). Ribbon Halfbeak. 46 cm (1.5 ft) Tropical
Pacific and Indian Oceans; southern California to Islas Galapagos. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Fodiator acutus (Valenciennes 1847). Sharpchin Flyingfish. 24 cm (9.5 in). Worldwide in
tropical seas; southern California to Peru. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Hemiramphus saltator Gilbert and Starks 1904. Longfin Halfbeak. 48 cm (18.75 in.).
Southern California to Ecuador. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Hyporhamphus rosae (Jordan and Gilbert 1880). California Halfbeak. 15 cm (6 in.). Santa
Ana, southern California to Costa Rica. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Hyporhamphus unifasciatus (Ranzani 1842). Silverstripe Halfbeak. 27 cm (10.5 in.). San
Diego to Peru, including Islas Galapagos. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Strongylura exilis (Girard 1854). California Needlefish. 91 cm (3 ft). San Francisco, northern California to Peru (including Islas Galapagos). To 92 m (304 ft). (Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Cololabis saira (Brevoort 1857) Pacific Saury. 45 cm (18 in). Throughout northern Pacific from Japan and Kuril Is. to western Bering Sea to south of the Aleutian Is. and to Islas Revillagigedo, Mexico. 0-229 m (0-756 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Matarese et al. 1989, Alaska).
Fundulus parvipinnis Girard 1854. California Killifish. 11 cm (4.25 in). Morro Bay, central California to Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja California. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Cruz-Aguero et al. 1994).
Melamphaes acanthomus Ebeling 1962. Shoulderspine Bigscale.
Melamphaes longivelis Parr 1933. Longfin Bigscale.
Melamphaes lugubris Gilbert 1890. Highsnout Bigscale. 10.7 cm (4.3 in). Japan and Bering
Sea (about 56o N) to northern Baja California. 200-1,500 m (660-4,950 ft). (Howe 1981,
Matarese et al. 1989, Alaska).
Melamphaes parvus Ebeling 1962. Little Bigscale. 5 cm (2 in). Oregon to Mexico. About 200
m (660 ft). (Howe 1981).
Poromitra crassiceps (Günther 1878). Crested Bigscale. 15 cm (6 in). In eastern Pacific
from Gulf of Alaska (eastern Aleutian Is.?) to Chile. 150-3,300 m (495
10,890 ft). (Clarke
and Wagner 1976, Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Alaska).
Poromitra oscitans Ebeling 1975. Sluggish Bigscale. 9 cm (3.5 in). Northern California to
South America. 750-1,350 m (2,475-4,455 ft). (Clarke and Wagner 1976, Howe 1981).
Scopeloberyx robustus (Günther 1887). Longjaw Bigscale. 17.1 cm (6.8 in). Pacific,
Atlantic and Indian Oceans; Gulf of Alaska to Gulf of California. 340
3,383 m (1,122-11,164
ft). (Clarke and Wagner 1976, Howe 1981, Alaska).
Scopelogadus mizolepis bispinosus (Gilbert 1915). Twospine Bigscale. 11 cm (4.3 in). La
Perouse Bank, British Columbia to Chile. 400 m+ (1,320+ ft). (Howe 1981, Peden and
Jamieson 1988).
Cetichthys parini Paxton 1989. 19.6 cm (7.8 in). Pacific and Indian Oceans; California. At
least 2,700-3,300 m (8,910-10,890 ft). (Paxton 1989).
Cetostoma regani Zugmayer 1914. Pink Flabby Whalefish. 23 cm (9 in). Atlantic and Pacific;
Oregon to Mexico. 500-1,600 m (1,650-5,280 ft). (Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983,
Matarese et al. 1989, Paxton 1989).
Ditropichthys storeri (Goode and Bean 1895). 12.9 cm (5.2 in). Pacific, Atlantic and Indian
Oceans; California to southern Baja California. Perhaps 650-1,550 m (2,145-5,115 ft).
(Paxton 1989).
Gyrinomimus sp. British Columbia to northern California (Matarese et al. 1989).
Eutaeniophorus festivus (Bertelsen and Marshall 1956). Festive Ribbontail. 5.7 cm (2.25 in). Atlantic and Pacific; off California. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Barbourisia rufa Parr 1945. 38 cm (15 in). Worldwide at low latitudes; South of Aleutians Is (52oN, 172oW) to north-central California. 120-1,390 m (396-4,587 ft). (Clarke and Wagner 1976, Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Matarese et al. 1989).
Rondeletia loricata Abe and Hotta 1963. Armored Redmouth Whalefish. 15 cm (6 in). Worldwide in tropical and temperate seas; Oregon to southern California 100-1,000 m+ (330-3300+ ft). (Clarke and Wagner 1976, Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Matarese et al. 1989).
Anoplogaster cornuta (Valenciennes, in Cuvier and Valenciennes, 1833). Fangtooth. 15 cm (6 in). Worldwide; Off Willapa Bay, Washington, 46o47' N to Panama. 150 4,898 m (495- 16,163 ft). (Woods and Sonoda 1973, Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983, RACE, Alaska).
Diretmus argenteus Johnson 1864. 37 cm (15 in). Washington. 192-2,195 m (634-7,244
ft). (Howe 1981).
Diretmoides pauciradiatus (Woods 1973) (Post and Quero 1981). 40 cm (15.75 in) Nearly
worldwide, mostly tropical and temperate waters. Washington. Washington specimen trawled
in about 198 m (650 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Myripristis leiognathos Valenciennes 1846. Panamic Soldierfish. 17.9 cm (7.1 in). Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja California to upper Gulf of California (Puerto Lobos) and southward to Ecuador. 3-15 m (10-50 ft). (Thomson et al. 1979).
Allocyttus folletti Myers 1960. Oxeye Oreo. 46 cm (18.4 in). North Pacific; Japan to Bering Sea (59o48'N, 178o44'W) and to south-central California. Young are oceanic; adults 366- 1,647 m (1,200-5,435 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Alaska). Records of A. verrucosa from California are A. folletti.
Zenopsis nebulosa (Temminck and Schlegel 1845). Mirror Dory. 48 cm (19 in). Widespread in temperate waters of north and south Pacific; off central and southern California. Off California 61-183 m (200-600 ft), elsewhere 30-305+ m (100-1,000 ft+). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Aulorhynchus flavidus Gill 1861. Tubesnout. 18 cm (7 in). Western Gulf of Alaska (Kodiak I.) to Punta Rompiente, northern Baja California. Surface to 30 m (100 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Alaska).
Gasterosteus aculeatus Linneaus 1758. Threespine Stickleback. 10 cm (4 in). Japan, Korea,
Okhotsk Sea to Bering Sea and Aleutian Is. to Rio Rosario, northern Baja California. In sea,
south to Monterey Bay, central California. Also in north Atlantic. To 27 m (90 ft).
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Alaska).
Pungitius pungitius (Linnaeus 1758). Ninespine Stickleback. 9 cm (3.6 in). Circumboreal;
Okhotsk Sea and Arctic to British Columbia. Shallow water. (Alaska).
Fistularia commersonii Ruppell 1835. Reef Cornetfish. 1.2 m (48 in). Tropical Pacific and
Indian Oceans; Bahia Magdalena, southern British Columbia into Gulf of California (Puerto
Lobos, Sonora) and southward to Panama. (Thomson et al. 1979).
Fistularia corneta Gilbert and Starks 1904. Deepwater Cornetfish. Bahia San Hipolito,
southern Baja California into Gulf of California (to Bahia San Luis Gonzaga) and south to Peru.
Usually deeper than 30 m (99 ft). (Thomson et al. 1979).
Macroramphosus gracilis (Lowe 1839). Slender Snipefish. 15 cm (6 in). Worldwide in warm seas; southern California southward. 10-200 m (33-660 ft). (Badcock and Merrett 1976, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Scorpaena guttata Girard 1854. California Scorpionfish. 43 cm (17 in). Santa Cruz, central
California to Gulf of California. Shallow water to 183 m (600 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Scorpaena mystes Jordan and Starks 1895. Stone Scorpionfish. 46 cm (18.4
in). Bahia Sebastian Viscaino, central British California into and throughout
Gulf of California and south to Ecuador. (Thomson et al. 1979). Good species?
Scorpaena plumieri Bloch 1789. Spotted Scorpionfish. Redondo Beach,
southern California to Peru in eastern Pacific; Atlantic. (Swift 1986).
Scorpaenodes xyris (Jordan and Gilbert 1882). Rainbow Scorpionfish. 15 cm (6 in). San
Clemente I. and Santa Catalina I., southern California to Peru, including Islas Galapagos.
Shallow water to about 26 m (85 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Sebastes aleutianus (Jordan and Evermann 1898). Rougheye Rockfish. Japan, Kamchatka
Peninsula, Bering Sea (Navarin Canyon), Aleutian Is. (Stalemate Bank) to San Diego, southern
California. 25-2,830 m (83-9,339 ft). (Bourne and Pope 1969, Snytko and Federov 1974,
Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Allen and Smith 1988).
Sebastes alutus (Gilbert 1891 or 90). Pacific Ocean Perch. 51 cm (20 in).
Japan and Bering Sea (Navarin Canyon) and Aleutian Is. to central Baja;
common Oregon northward. 0-825 m (0-2,723 ft); adults usually below 122
m (400 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Snytko 1986, Allen and Smith 1988).
Sebastes atrovirens (Jordan and Gilbert 1880). Kelp Rockfish. 42 cm (16.75 in). Timber
Cove, northern California to Punta San Pablo, central Baja California. Inshore to 46 m (150
ft). (Reported to 190-300 m, Snytko 1986). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Sebastes auriculatus Girard 1854. Brown Rockfish. 56 cm (22.4 in). Northern Gulf of Alaska
(Prince William Sound) to Bahia San Hipolito, central Baja California. Nearshore to 135 m
(444 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, RACE, Alaska).
Sebastes aurora (Gilbert 1890). Aurora Rockfish. 39 cm (15.5 in). West of Langara Island,
British Columbia to Isla Cedros, central Baja California. 125-768 m (413
2,520 ft).
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Snytko 1986, Smith and Allen 1988, Gillespie 1991).
Sebastes babcocki (Thompson 1915). Redbanded Rockfish. 64 cm (25 in). Bering Sea
(Zhemchug I.) and Aleutian Is. (Amchitka I.) to San Diego, southern California. 49-625 m
(162-2,063 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Alaska).
Sebastes borealis Barsukov 1970. Shortraker Rockfish. 105.4 cm (42 in). Japan, Okhotsk
Sea, Southeastern Kamchatka, Russia, Bering Sea (Navarin Canyon) and Aleutian Is. (Stalemate
Bank) to Pt. Conception, California. 0-875 m (0-2,888 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Allen
and Smith 1988, Alaska).
Sebastes brevispinis (Bean 1883). Silvergray Rockfish. 71 cm (28 in). Western and Eastern
Bering Sea to Bahia de Sebastian Vizcaino, central Baja California. 0-436 m (0-1,440 ft).
(Snytko and Federov 1974, Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Snytko 1986, RACE, Alaska).
Sebastes carnatus (Jordan and Gilbert 1880). Gopher Rockfish. 30 cm (15.5 in). Eureka,
northern California to San Roque, central Baja California. Inshore to 80 m (264 ft). (Miller
and Lea 1972, Eschmeyer et al. 1983, RACE).
Sebastes caurinus Richardson 1845. Copper Rockfish. 58 cm (23.2 in). Northern Gulf of
Alaska (Kachemak Bay) to Islas San Benito, central Baja California. Inshore to 183 m (600
ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Alaska).
Sebastes chlorostictus (Jordan and Gilbert 1880). Greenspotted Rockfish. 50 cm (19.75 in).
Copalis Head, Washington to Isla Cedros, central Baja California. 30-273 m (100-900 ft).
(Miller and Lea 1972, Eschmeyer et al. 1983, SCCWRP).
Sebastes chrysomelas (Jordan and Gilbert 1881). Black-and-Yellow Rockfish. 39 cm (15.25
in). Eureka, northern California to Isla Natividad, central Baja California. Intertidal to 37 m
(120 ft). (Miller and Lea 1972, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Sebastes ciliatus (Tilesius 1811 or 10). Dusky Rockfish. 53 cm (21.2 in).
Bering Sea (Zemchug I.) and Aleutian Is. (Agattu I.) to off Columbia River,
46o08' N. Nearshore to 525 m (1,733 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Allen and
Smith 1988, RACE, Alaska).
Sebastes constellatus (Jordan and Gilbert 1880). Starry Rockfish. 46 cm (18 in). Cordell
Bank, Northern California to Thetis Bank, southern Baja California. 24
274 m (80-900 ft).
(Chen 1971, Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Eldridge 1994).
Sebastes crameri (Jordan 1896 or 97). Darkblotched Rockfish. 58 cm (23.2
in). Bering Sea to near Santa Catalina I, southern California. 5-904 m (17-
2,982 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Allen and Smith 1988, RACE, Alaska).
Sebastes dalli (Eigenmann and Beeson 1894). Calico Rockfish. 20 cm (8 in). San Francisco,
northern California to Bahia de Sebastian Vizcaino, central Baja California. 7-256 m (24-
840 ft). (Miller and Lea 1972, Eschmeyer et al. 1983, SCCWRP).
Sebastes diploproa (Gilbert 1890). Splitnose Rockfish. 46 cm (18 in). Northern Gulf of
Alaska (Prince William Sound) to Isla Cedros, central Baja California. 0
917 m (0-2,982
ft). (Gilbert 1915, Eschmeyer 1983, Allen and Smith 1988, Alaska).
Sebastes elongatus Ayres 1859. Greenstriped Rockfish. 39 cm (15.6 in). Western Gulf of
Alaska (Chirikof I., Aleutians Is.) to Isla Cedros, central Baja California. 25-495 m (83-
1,632 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Allen and Smith 1988, RACE, Alaska).
Sebastes emphaeus (Starks 1911). Puget Sound Rockfish. 18.3 cm (7.2 in). Prince William
Sound, Northern Gulf of Alaska to northern California. 10-366 m (33
1,200 ft).
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Rosenthal et al. 1982, Alaska).
Sebastes ensifer Chen 1971. Swordspine Rockfish. 25 cm (10 in). San Francisco, northern
California to Ranger Bank, central Baja California. 70-433 m (230-1,420 ft). (Eschmeyer
et al. 1983).
Sebastes entomelas (Jordan and Gilbert 1880). Widow Rockfish. 59.4 cm (23.8 in). Western
Gulf of Alaska (Middle Albatross Bank) to Bahia de Todos Santos, northern Baja California.
Adults 24-549 m (80-1,812 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, RACE, Alaska).
Sebastes eos (Eigenmann and Eigenmann 1890). Pink Rockfish. 56 cm (22 in). Central
Oregon, 44o33' N to Bahia de Sebastian Vizcaino, southern Baja California. 45-366 m (150-
1,200 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Snytko 1986, RACE, SCCWRP).
Sebastes flavidus (Ayres 1862). Yellowtail Rockfish. 66 cm (26 in). Eastern Aleutian Is.
(Unalaska I.) to San Diego, southern California. Surface to 549 m (1,812 ft), usually 24-46
m (80-150 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Allen and Smith 1988, Alaska).
Sebastes gilli (Eigenmann 1891). Bronzespotted Rockfish. 71 cm (28 in). Monterey Bay,
central California to Ensenada, northern Baja California. 75-413 m (246
1,362 ft).
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983, RACE).
Sebastes glaucus Hilgendorf 1880. Glaucous Rockfish. About 62.5 cm (25 in). Japan, Okhotsk
Sea to Alaska Bering Sea north of Atka I. Deepwater. (Alaska).
Sebastes goodei (Eigenmann and Eigenmann 1890). Chilipepper. 56 cm (22 in). Queen
Charlotte Sound, British Columbia to Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja California. 0-444 m (0-
1,452 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Allen and Smith 1988, RACE).
Sebastes helvomaculatus Ayres 1859. Rosethorn Rockfish. 41 cm (16 in). Western Gulf of
Alaska east of Sitkinak I.) to central Baja California. 25-549 m (83
1,800 ft). (Eschmeyer
et al. 1983, Snytko 1986, Allen and Smith 1988, Alaska).
Sebastes hopkinsi (Cramer 1895). Squarespot Rockfish. 29 cm (11.5 in). Southern Oregon
to central Baja California and Isla Guadalupe. 18-183 m (60-600 ft). (Miller and Lea 1972,
Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Snytko 1986, Ericksen et al. 1991).
Sebastes jordani (Gilbert 1893). Shortbelly Rockfish. 35 cm (13.7 in). ( Northern Gulf of Alaska (Granite I., Kenai Peninsula)?,
Southern British Columbia (LaPerouse Bank) to southern Baja California.
Adults 91-475 m (300-1,568 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Matarese et al.
1989, Pearson et al. 1993, RACE, Alaska).
Sebastes lentiginosus Chen 1971. Freckled Rockfish. 23 cm (9 in). Pt. Conception, central
California, 34o36' N to central Baja California. 40-309 m (130-1,020 ft). (Eschmeyer et
al. 1983, Snytko 1986, RACE).
Sebastes levis (Eigenmann and Eigenmann 1889). Cowcod. 94 cm (37 in). Off Newport,
Oregon to Ranger Bank, central Baja California and Isla Guadalupe. To 366 m (1,200 ft).
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Erickson and Pikitch 1987).
Sebastes macdonaldi (Eigenmann and Beeson 1893). Mexican Rockfish. 66 cm (26 in). Pt.
Sur, central California to southern Baja California and Gulf of California. 91-238 m (300-
780 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Sebastes maliger (Jordan and Gilbert 1880). Quillback Rockfish. To 61 cm (2 ft). Gulf of
Alaska (Kenai Peninsula) to Pt. Sur, central California. Inshore to 274 m (900 ft).
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Alaska).
Sebastes melanops Girard 1856. Black Rockfish. 63 cm (24.75 in). Amchitka I., Aleutian Is.
to Huntington Beach, southern California. 0-366 m (0-1,200 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983,
Alaska).
Sebastes melanosema Lea and Fitch 1979. Semaphore Rockfish. 39 cm (15.5 in) (Snytko
1986). Central Oregon to central Baja California. 137-490 m (450-1,670 ft). (Eschmeyer
et al. 1983, Snytko 1986).
Sebastes melanostomus (Eigenmann and Eigenmann 1890). Blackgill Rockfish. 61 cm (2 ft).
Washington to Isla Cedros, central Baja California. Adult depth 87-768 m (288-2,520 ft).
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Allen and Smith 1988, RACE, Alaska).
Sebastes miniatus (Jordan and Gilbert 1880). Vermilion Rockfish. 91 cm (3 ft). Zaikof Bay,
Montague Island, Prince William Sound, Alaska to Islas San Bonito, central Baja California. 0-
436 m (0-1,440 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, O'Connell et al. 1992, RACE, Alaska).
Sebastes mystinus (Jordan and Gilbert 1880 or 81). Blue Rockfish. 53 cm
(21 in). Eastern Gulf of Alaska (Sitka) to Punta Banda, northern Baja
California. 0-549 m (0-1,800 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Alaska).
Sebastes nebulosus Ayres 1854. China Rockfish. 43 cm (17 in). Northern Gulf of Alaska
(Kachemak Bay) to Redondo Beach and San Miguel I., southern California. 3-128 m (10-420
ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Alaska).
Sebastes nigrocinctus Ayres 1859. Tiger Rockfish. 61 cm (2 ft). Northern Gulf of Alaska
(The Triplets) to Tanner-Cortes Banks, southern California. 18-298 m (60-984 ft).
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Lissner and Dorsey 1986, RACE, Alaska).
Sebastes ovalis (Ayres 1863). Speckled Rockfish. 56 cm (22 in). Northern Washington,
47o38' N to Cabo Colonet, northern Baja California. 30-366 m (100-1,200 ft). (Eschmeyer
et al. 1983, Nichol et al. 1989, RACE).
Sebastes paucispinis Ayres 1854. Bocaccio. 91 cm (3 ft). Stepovak Bay, Alaska Peninsula to
Punta Blanca, central Baja California. Adults 0-478 m (0-1,578 ft). (Eschmeyer et al.
1983, RACE).
Sebastes phillipsi (Fitch 1964). Chameleon Rockfish. 43 cm (17 in). Pt. St. George,
northern California, 41o34' N to Newport Beach, southern California. 174
274 m (570-900
ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, RACE).
Sebastes pinniger (Gill 1864). Canary Rockfish. 76 cm (2.5 ft). Western Gulf of Alaska
(south of Shelikof Strait) to Cabo Colonet, northern Baja California. 0
833 m (0-2,748 ft).
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983, RACE).
Sebastes polyspinis (Taranetz and Moiseev 1933). Northern Rockfish. 41 cm (16.4 in).
Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula, Eastern Bering Sea and Aleutian Is. (Stalemate Bank) to Graham
I., northern British Columbia. 73-625 m (241-2,063 ft). (Alaska).
Sebastes proriger (Jordan and Gilbert 1880). Redstripe Rockfish. 61 cm (24.4 in).
Southeastern Bering Sea (Pribilof I.) and Aleutian Is. (Amchitka I.) to at least southern Baja
California. 12-425 m (40-1,403 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Allen and Smith 1988,
Alaska).
Sebastes rastrelliger (Jordan and Gilbert 1880). Grass Rockfish. 56 cm (22 in). Yaquina
Bay, Oregon to Bahia Playa Maria, central Baja California. Intertidal to 46 cm (150 ft).
(Miller and Lea 1972, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Sebastes reedi (Westrheim and Tsuyuki 1967). Yellowmouth Rockfish. 58 cm (23 in).
Southeastern Alaska (off Cross Sound) to near San Francisco, northern California. 100-431 m
(330-1,422 ft). (Snykto and Federov 1974, Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Snytko 1986, RACE,
Alaska).
Sebastes rosaceus Girard 1854. Rosy Rockfish. 36 cm (14 in). Reported as far north as Puget
Sound, Washington to Bahia Tortugas, central Baja; confirmed to at least Cobb Seamount,
southern Washington. 7-262 (24-864 ft). (Miller and Lea 1972, Eschmeyer et al. 1983,
Pearson et al. 1993, RACE, SCCWRP).
Sebastes rosenblatti Chen 1971. Greenblotched Rockfish. 48 cm (19 in). Pt. Delgada,
northern California, 40o04' N to Ranger Bank, central Baja California. 61
396 m (200-
1,300 ft). (Chen 1971, Eschmeyer et al. 1983, RACE).
Sebastes ruberrimus (Cramer 1895). Yelloweye Rockfish. 91 cm (3 ft). Umnak I. and
Unalaska I., Aleutian Is. to Ensenada, northern Baja California. 15-549 m (50-1,800 ft).
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Allen and Smith 1988, Alaska).
Sebastes rubrivinctus (Jordan and Gilbert 1880). Flag rockfish. 51 cm (20 in). San
Francisco, northern California to San Quintin, northern Baja California. 30-418 m (100-
1,380 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, RACE).
Sebastes rufinanus Lea and Fitch 1972. Dwarf-red Rockfish. 17 cm (6.75 in). San Clemente
I, southern California. Probably at 183+ m (600+ ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Sebastes rufus (Eigenmann and Eigenmann 1890). Bank Rockfish. 51 cm (20 in). Central
Washington, 47o01' N to central Baja California and Isla Guadalupe. 31
445 m (102-1,470
ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, RACE).
Sebastes saxicola (Gilbert 1890). Stripetail Rockfish. 41 cm (16.4 in). East Gulf of Alaska
(Yakutat Bay) to Bahia de Sebastian Vizcaino, central Baja California. 10
547 m (33-1,805
ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Alaska).
Sebastes semicinctus (Gilbert 1897). Halfbanded Rockfish. 25 cm (10 in). Northern
Washington, 47o33' N to Bahia de Sebastian Vizcaino, central Baja California. 15-402 m
(48-1,320 ft). (Miller and Lea 1972, Eschmeyer et al. 1983, RACE, SCCWRP).
Sebastes serranoides (Eigenmann and Eigenmann 1890). Olive Rockfish. 61 cm (2 ft).
Redding Rock, northern California to Islas San Benito, central Baja California. Inshore to 172
m (570 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, SCCWRP).
Sebastes serriceps (Jordan and Gilbert 1880). Treefish. 41 cm (16 in). San Francisco,
northern California to Isla Cedros, central Baja California. Inshore to 64 m (210 ft).
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983, SCCWRP).
Sebastes simulator Chen 1971. Pinkrose Rockfish. 30 cm (l ft). Punta Gorda, northern
California, 40o11' N to Isla Guadalupe, Baja California. 99-298 m (325
984 ft).
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983, RACE).
Sebastes umbrosus (Jordan and Gilbert 1882). Honeycomb Rockfish. 27 cm (10.5 in). Pt.
Pinos, central California to Punta San Juanico, south-central Baja California. 30-119 m
(98-390 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Sebastes variegatus Quast 1971. Harlequin Rockfish. 37.5 cm (15 in). Bowers Bank, Aleutian
Is. and Bering Sea to Cobb Seamount, southern Washington. Questionable catch off Bodega Bay,
northern California. 70-558 m (230-1,841 ft). (Snytko and Federov 1974, Eschmeyer et
al. 1983, Allen and Smith 1988, Pearson et al. 1993, Alaska).
Sebastes wilsoni (Gilbert 1915). Pygmy Rockfish. 21 cm (8.25 in). Northern Gulf of Alaska
(Kenai Peninsula) to Cortes Bank, southern California. 30-320 m (100
1,056 ft).
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983, RACE, Alaska).
Sebastes zacentrus (Gilbert 1890). Sharpchin Rockfish. 38.9 cm (15.6 in). Aleutian Is.
(Semisopochnoi I.) to San Diego, southern California. 25-495 m (83-1,632 ft). (Eschmeyer
et al. 1983, RACE, Alaska).
Sebastolobus alascanus Bean 1890. Shortspine Thornyhead. 76 cm (30.4 in). Bering Sea
(Navarin Canyon) and Aleutian Is. (Stalemate Bank) to Isla Cedros, central Baja California.
20-1,524 m (66-5,000 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Allen and Smith 1988, Alaska).
Sebastolobus altivelis Gilbert 1893 or 96. Longspine Thornyhead. 39 cm
(15.6 in). Eastern Aleutian Is. (Unalaska)?; Gulf of Alaska to Cabo San Lucas,
southern Baja California. 201-1,756 m (663-5,795 ft). (Pearcy et al.
1982, Eschmeyer et al. 1983, RACE, Alaska).
Sebastolobus macrochir (Gunther 1880). Broadbanded Thornyhead. 35 cm (14 in). Japan and
Okhotsk Sea to Bering Sea and Aleutian Is. 150-1,280 m (495-4,224 ft). (Alaska).
Bellator gymnostethus (Gilbert 1892). Short-Spine Searobin. 9.2 cm (3.7 in). Punta
Redonda, southern Baja California coast southward to Isla San Lorenzo, Callao, Peru. (Black
1977, Miller and Richards 1991).
Bellator loxias (Gilbert 1897). Chevron Searobin. 10+ cm (4 in). Bahia Magdalena, southern
Baja California to northern Gulf of California and southward to Gulf of Tehuantepec, Mexico. To
at least 108 m (356 ft). (Miller and Richards 1991, Huido-Campos and Schmitter-Soto
1993, Cruz-Aguero et al. 1994).
Bellator xenisoma (Jordan and Bollman 1890). Splitnose Searobin. 10 cm (4 in). Gulf of
California to Columbia. One reported off Santa Barbara, southern California. 60-94 m (198-
309 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Prionotus birostratus Richardson 1845. To at least 17.2 cm (6.7 in). Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja
California and southward to Ecuador. (Teague 1951, Gruchy 1970, Huido-Campos and
Schmitter-Soto 1993, Cruz-Aguero et al. 1994).
Prionotus ruscarius Gilbert and Starks 1904. To at least 17.3 cm (6.7 in). Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja
California into northern Gulf of California southward to southern Mexico. 20-
70 m (66-231 ft). (Teague 1951, Huido-Campos and Schmitter-Soto 1993, Cruz-Aguero et
al. 1994).
Prionotus stephanophrys Lockington 1881. Lumptail Searobin. 39 cm (15.5 in). Columbia
River, Washington to Chile, rare north of Baja California. 2-110 m (6.6
360 ft).
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Shane pers. commun.). P. quiescens is probably a synonym (Huido-
Campos and Schmitter-Soto 1993).
Anoplopoma fimbria (Pallas 1814). Sablefish. 114 cm (45.6 in). East central Honshu, Japan
and Bering Sea (south of St. Lawrence I.) and Aleutian Is. to Islas San Benito, central Baja
California . 0-2,740 m (9,042 ft). (Knaggs and Lea 1975, Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Alaska).
Erilepis zonifer (Lockington 1880). Skilfish. 183 cm (6 ft). Japan; Bering Sea?; Gulf of
Alaska to Monterey Bay, central California. Adults to 439 m (1,440 ft). (Eschmeyer et al.
1983, Alaska).
Hexagrammos decagrammus (Pallas 1811or 10). Kelp Greenling. 53 cm (21
in). Attu I., Aleutian Is. to La Jolla, southern California. 0-158 m (0-522
ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, RACE, Alaska).
Hexagrammos lagocephalus (Pallas 1811 or 10). Rock Greenling. 61 cm (2
ft). Japan, yellow Sea, Okhotsk Sea to western Bering sea, northwest Alaska
Peninsula (Izembek Bay) and Aleutian Is. (Attu I.) to Pt. Conception,
California. Intertidal-80 m (0-264 ft). (Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983,
Alaska).
Hexagrammos octogrammus (Pallas 1811 or 14). Masked Greenling. 28 cm
(11 in). Japan and Sea of Okhotsk, Russia to Bering Sea (St. Paul I.) and
Aleutian Is. (Attu I.) to northern British Columbia. 6-26 m (20-86 ft).
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Alaska).
Hexagrammos stelleri Steller in Tilesius 1809 or 10. Whitespotted Greenling.
48 cm (19 in). Peter the Great Bay, Russia and Japan, Beaufort Sea (Simpson
Cover), Chukchi Sea (Cape Lisburne) and to Pigeon Pt., central California,
37o22' N. Intertidal to 175 m (578 ft), possibly 475 m (1,568 ft).
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Allen and Smith 1988, RACE, Alaska).
Ophiodon elongatus Girard 1854. Lingcod. 152 cm (5 ft). Shumagin I., southwestern Gulf of
Alaska to Punta San Carlos, central Baja California. Inshore to 491 m (1,620 ft). (Eschmeyer
et al. 1983, RACE, Alaska).
Oxylebius pictus Gill 1862. Painted Greenling. 26 cm (10.4 in). Prince William Sound,
Alaska to Islas San Benito, central Baja California. Intertidal to 93 m (307 ft). (Eschmeyer et
al. 1983, Orsi et al. 1991, Alaska, Yoklavich pers. comm.).
Pleurogrammus monopterygius (Pallas 1810). Atka Mackerel. 51.1 cm (20.4 in). Sea of
Japan, Yellow Sea to Bering Sea (about 63o N) and Aleutian Is. and to Redondo Beach, southern
California. Lower intertidal to 575 m (1,898 ft) (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Allen and Smith
1988, Alaska).
Zaniolepis frenata Eigenmann and Eigenmann 1889. Shortspine Combfish. 25 cm (10 in).
Southern Oregon to Bahia de San Cristobal, central Baja California (Knaggs et al. 1975). 7-
960 m (24-3,168 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, RACE, SCCWRP).
Zaniolepis latipinnis Girard 1858. Longspine Combfish. 30 in (1 ft). Vancouver I., British
Columbia to Bahia Tortugas, central Baja California. 7-418 m (24-1,380 ft). (Knaggs and
Lea 1975, Eschmeyer et al. 1983, RACE, SCCWRP).
Archaulus biseriatus Gilbert and Burke 1912. Scaled Sculpin. (Robins et al.
1991).
Artediellus pacificus Gilbert 1895. Hookhorn Sculpin. 5.7+ cm (2.25 in). Bering Sea to
southeast Alaska. 15-137 m (50-450 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Artediellus scaber Knipowitsch 1907. Hamecon. (Robins et al. 1991).
Artedius corallinus (Hubbs 1926). Coralline Sculpin. 14 cm (5.5 in). Orcas I., Washington
to Isla San Martin, north-central Baja California. Intertidal to 21 m (2 ft). (Eschmeyer et al.
1983).
Artedius fenestralis (Jordan and Gilbert 1882). Padded Sculpin. 14 cm (5.5 in). Aleutian Is.
to Diablo Cove, central California. Intertidal to 55 m (180 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Artedius harringtoni (Starks 1896). Scalyhead Sculpin. 10 cm (4 in). Kodiak I., Alaska to
southern California. Intertidal to 70 m (0-231 ft). (Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Artedius lateralis (Girard 1854). Smoothhead Sculpin. 14 cm (5.5 in). Kodiak I., Alaska to
Cabo San Quintin, northern Baja California. Intertidal to 13 m (43 ft). (Eschmeyer et al.
1983).
Artedius notospilotus Girard 1856. Bonehead Sculpin. 25 cm (10 in). Puget Sound,
Washington to Punta San Telmo, northern Baja California. Intertidal to 52 m (170 ft).
(Miller and Lea 1972, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Ascelichthys rhodorus Jordan and Gilbert 1880. Rosylip Sculpin. 15 cm (6 in). Sitka, Alaska
to Pillar Pt., central California. Intertidal. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Asemichthys taylori Gilbert 1912. Spinynose Sculpin. 7.6 cm (3 in). Southeast Alaska to
Straits of Georgia, Washington. 6.1-18 m (20-60 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Blepsias bilobus Cuvier, in Cuvier and Valenciennes, 1829. Crested Sculpin. 25 cm (10 in).
Northern Sea of Japan to Bering Sea and to northern British Columbia. Nearshore. (Eschmeyer
et al. 1983).
Blepsias cirrhosus (Pallas 1811). Silverspotted Sculpin. 19 cm (7.5 in). Sea of Japan to
Bering Sea and to San Simeon, central California. Intertidal to 50 m (165 ft). (Howe 1981,
Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Chitonotus pugetensis (Steindachner 1876). Roughback Sculpin. 23 cm (9 in). Northern
British Columbia and probably southeastern Alaska to Bahia Santa Maria, southern Baja
California. Intertidal to 144 m (474 ft). (Miller and Lea 1972, Eschmeyer et al. 1983,
SCCWRP).
Clinocottus acuticeps (Gilbert 1895). Sharpnose Sculpin. 6.4 cm (2.5 in). Bering Sea to Big
Sur River, central California. Intertidal-20 m (0-66 ft). (Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al.
1983).
Clinocottus aleuticus (Gilbert 1896). Coastrange Sculpin. (Robins et al. 1991).
Clinocottus analis (Girard 1857). Woolly Sculpin. 18 cm (7 in). Cape Mendocino, northern
California to Punta Asuncion, central Baja California. Intertidal to 18 m (60 ft). (Miller and
Lea 1972, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Clinocottus embryum (Jordan and Starks 1895). Calico Sculpin. 7 cm (2.75 in). Bering Sea
to Punta Banda, northern Baja California. Intertidal-20 m (0-66 ft). (Miller and Lea 1972,
Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983)).
Clinocottus globiceps (Girard 1857). Mosshead Sculpin. 19 cm (7.5 in). Kodiak I., Alaska to
Gaviota, southern California. Intertidal. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Clinocottus recalvus (Greeley 1899). Bald Sculpin. 13 cm (5 in.). Brookings, southern
Oregon to Punta Rompiente, central Baja California. Tidepools and shallow subtidal. (Miller
and Lea 1972, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Clinocottus aleuticus Gilbert 1896. Coastrange Sculpin. (Robins et al. 1991).
Cottus asper (Richardson 1836). Prickly Sculpin. 30 cm (1 ft). Southeastern Alaska to
Ventura River, southern California. (Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Dasycottus setiger Bean 1890. Spinyhead Sculpin. 23 cm (9 in). Sea of Japan off Honshu to
Bering Sea and to Cape Johnson, northern Washington, 47o59' N. 18-825 m (60-2,723 ft).
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983, RACE).
Enophrys bison (Girard 1854). Buffalo Sculpin. 37 cm (14.5 in). Kodiak I., Alaska to
Monterey Bay, central California. To 225 m (743 ft). (Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Enophrys lucasi Jordan and Gilbert 1898. Leister Sculpin. 20 cm (8 in). Bering Sea to
British Columbia. To 60+ m (198+ ft). (Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1984).
Enophrys taurina Gilbert 1914. Bull Sculpin. 17 cm (6.75 in). San Francisco, northern
California to Santa Catalina I., southern California. 11-256 m (36-840 ft). (Eschmeyer et al.
1983).
Eurymen gyrinus Gilbert and Burke 1912. Smoothcheek Sculpin. 15 cm (6 in). Japan to
Bering Sea and to Kodiak I. 14-126 m (46-413 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Gilbertidia sigalutes Jordan and Starks 1895. Soft Sculpin. 8.3 cm (3.25 in). Bering Sea to
southern Puget Sound, Washington. 18-225 m (59-738 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983,
Matarese et al. 1989).
Gymnocanthus galeatus (Bean 1881). Armorhead Sculpin. 36 cm (14 in). Hokkaido, Japan to
Bering Sea and Aleutian Is. (to Agattu I.) and to Wales I, British Columbia. 0-167 m (0-551
ft), possibly to 625 m (2,063 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Allen and Smith 1988).
Gymnocanthus pistilliger (Pallas 1814). Threaded Sculpin. 23 cm (9 in). Sea of Japan and
Okhotsk Sea to Chukchi Peninsula in Bering Sea, Aleutian Is. (to Kiska I.) and to southeastern
Alaska. 0-325 m (0-1,073 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Allen and Smith 1988).
Gymnocanthus tricuspis (Reinhardt 1838). Arctic Staghorn Sculpin. 25 cm (10 in). Western
and eastern Bering Sea north and east to Maine, Greenland and Norway; along Aleutian Is. to
Agattu I. 0-240 m (0-792 ft), possibly to 825 m (2,723 ft). (Robins and Ray1986, Allen
and Smith 1988).
Hemilepidotus hemilepidotus (Tilesius 1810). Red Irish Lord. 51 cm (1.7 ft). Kamchatka,
Russia to Monterey Bay, central California. Intertidal to 275 m (908 ft). (Howe 1981,
Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Allen and Smith 1988).
Hemilepidotus jordani Bean 1881. Yellow Irish Lord. 41 cm (16 in). Northern Kurile Is. to
southern Chukchi Sea, along the Aleutian Is. (to Stalemate Bank) and to Icy Strait in
southeastern Alaska. Subtidal to 525 m (1,733 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Allen and Smith
1988).
Hemilepidotus papilio (Bean 1880). Butterfly Sculpin. Hokkaido, Japan and
Okhotsk Sea to the Chukchi Sea, southeast into Bering Sea and along the Aleutian
Is. (to Buldir I.). 20-275 m (66-908 ft). (Allen and Smith 1988).
Hemilepidotus spinosus Ayres 1855. Brown Irish Lord. 29 cm (11.25 in). Puffin Bay,
southeastern Alaska to Santa Barbara I., southern California. Intertidal to 105 m (348 ft).
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983, RACE).
Hemilepidotus zapus Gilbert and Burke 1912. Longfin Irish Lord. Robins et al.
1991.
Hemitripterus bolini (Myers 1934). Bigmouth Sculpin. 69 cm (27 in). Bering Sea to
Eureka, California. 25-925 m (83-3,053 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Lea and Quirollo
1986, Allen and Smith 1988).
Icelinus borealis Gilbert 1895. Northern Sculpin. 10 cm (4 in). Bering Sea to southern
Puget Sound, Washington. 9.1-247 m (30-815 ft). (Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Icelinus burchami Evermann and Goldsborough 1907. Dusky Sculpin. 13 cm (5 in). Behm
Canal, southeast Alaska to La Jolla, southern California. 61-567 m (200
1,860 ft).
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Icelinus cavifrons Gilbert 1890. Pit
head Sculpin. 8.9 cm (3.5 in). Monterey Bay, central
California to Isla Guadalupe, off north-central Baja California. 11-91 m (36-300 ft).
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Icelinus filamentosus Gilbert 1890. Threadfin Sculpin. 30 cm (1 ft) (Howe 1981). Western
Gulf of Alaska to Cortez Bank and Pt. Loma, southern California. 18-832 m (60-2,748 ft).
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983, RACE).
Icelinus fimbriatus Gilbert 1890. Fringed Sculpin. 19 cm (7.5 in). British Columbia to San
Diego, California. 50-265 m (164-869 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Icelinus oculatus Gilbert 1890. Frogmouth Sculpin. 18 cm (7.1 in). British Columbia to
southern California. 33-373 m (109-1,231 ft). (Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Icelinus quadriseriatus (Lockington 1880). Yellowchin Sculpin. 8.9 cm (3.5 in). Sonoma
County, northern California to Cabo San Lucas, southern Baja California. Intertidal to 201 m
(660 ft). (Miller and Lea 1972, Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Feeney 1987).
Icelinus tenuis Gilbert 1890. Spotfin Sculpin. 14 cm (5.5 in). Queen Charlotte Is., British
Columbia to Islas San Benito, central Baja California; Alaska? 33-373 m (108-1,224 ft).
(Miller and Lea 1972, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Icelus bicornis (Reinhardt 1840). Twohorn Sculpin. 9.1+ cm (3.6 in). E. Beaufort Sea
westward to Greenland, Barents Sea. Shallow waters - 560 m (1,848 ft). (Nelson 1984).
Icelus canaliculatus Gilbert 1896. Porehead Sculpin. 13.7+ cm (5.5+ in). Hokkaido, Japan
and Okhotsk Sea to eastern Bering Sea and along Aleutian Is. (to Agattu I.). 20-925 m (66-
3,053 ft.). (Nelson 1984, Allen and Smith 1988).
Icelus euryops Bean 1890. Wide-eye Sculpin. 14.1+ cm (5.6+ in). Eastern Bering Sea and
northern Gulf of Alaska. 200-740 m (660-2,442 ft). (Nelson 1984).
Icelus spatula Gilbert and Burke 1912. Spatulate Sculpin. 11.6+ cm (4.5+ in). Okhotsk Sea,
Bering Sea, Gulf of Alaska to at least Kodiak I. Also westward to Greenland and Arctic Russia.
One questionable record from Oregon. Shallow waters - 293 m (967 ft). (Nelson 1984).
Icelus spiniger Gilbert 1896. Thorny Sculpin. 19 cm (7.5 in). Hokkaido, Japan and Eastern
Okhotsk Sea to Bering Sea, along Aleutian Is. (to Agattu I.) and southward to central Oregon,
44o01' N. 31-299 m (102-981 ft). (Watanabe 1960, Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Allen and
Smith 1988, RACE).
Icelus uncinalis Gilbert and Burke 1912. Uncinate Sculpin. 8.1+ cm (3.2 in). Western
Bering Sea and western Aleutian Is. 79-247 m (261-815 ft). (Nelson 1984).
Jordania zonope Starks 1895. Longfin Sculpin. 15 cm (6 in). Baranof I., southeast Alaska to
Diablo Canyon, central California. Intertidal to 38 m (126 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Leiocottus hirundo Girard 1856. Lavender Sculpin. 25 cm (10 in). Gaviota Pier, southern
California to Punta Banda, northern Baja California. Inshore to 37 m (120 ft). (Miller and
Lea 1972, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Leptocottus armatus Girard 1854. Pacific Staghorn Sculpin. 46 cm (1.5 ft). Southern Bering
Sea to Bahia San Quintin, north-central Baja California. Inshore to 275 m (906 ft). (Miller
and Lea 1972, Eschmeyer et al. 1983, RACE).
Malacocottus kincaidi Gilbert and Thompson 1905. Blackfin Sculpin. 20 cm (8 in). Hokkaido,
Japan to Bering Sea to northern Oregon, 35o43' N. 27-1,025 m (89-3,833 ft). (Eschmeyer
et al. 1983, Allen and Smith 1988, RACE).
Malacottus zonurus Bean 1890. Darkfin Sculpin. Sea of Okhotsk to Bering Sea
to Washington. 75-1,980 m (248-6,534 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Allen
and Smith 1988).
Megalocottus platycephalus (Pallas 1814). Belligerent Sculpin. (Robins et al.
1991).
Microcottus sellaris (Gilbert 1893). Brightbelly Sculpin. (Robins et al. 1991).
Myoxocephalus jaok (Cuvier and Valenciennes 1829). Plain Sculpin. To at least 52.5 cm (21
in). North Korea, Okhotsk Sea to the Chukchi Sea and Bering Sea, along Aleutian Is. (to Unalaska
I.) and eastward to Kodiak I. 2-550 m (7-1,815 ft). (Watanabe 1960, Allen and Smith
1988).
Myoxocephalus niger (Cuvier 1829). Plain Sculpin. Hokkaido, Japan...
(Watanabe 1960, Robbins et al. 1991).
Myoxocephalus polyacanthocephalus (Pallas 1814). Great Sculpin. 76 cm (2.5 ft). Japan to
Bering Sea and to southern Puget Sound, Washington. Intertidal to 775 m (2,558 ft).
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Allen and Smith 1988).
Myoxocephalus quadricornis (Linnaeus 1758). Fourhorn Sculpin. 25 cm (10
in). Arctic Ocean to Greenland. (Robins and Ray 1986, Robins et al. 1991).
Myoxocephalus scorpioides (Fabricius 1780). Arctic Sculpin. 22 cm (8.5 in).
Arctic Ocean to Greenland. (Robins and Ray 1986, Robins et al. 1991).
Myoxocephalus scorpius (Linnaeus 1758). Shorthorn Sculpin. 90 cm (3 ft).
Arctic Ocean to northeastern Atlantic. 0-110 m (360 ft). (Robins and Ray
1986, Robins et al. 1991).
Myoxocephalus verrucosus (Bean 1881). Warty Sculpin. Laptev and Chukchi
Sea, southward into the Bering Sea, along Aleutian Is. (to Adak I.) and eastward
to British Columbia. 0-550 m (0-1,815 ft). (Allen and Smith 1988).
Nautichthys oculofasciatus (Girard 1857). Sailfin Sculpin. 20 cm (8 in). Bering Sea to San
Miguel I., southern California. 0-126 m (0-416 ft). (Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983,
Matarese et al. 1989).
Nautichthys pribilovius (Jordan and Gilbert 1898). Eyeshade Sculpin. 6.4 cm (2.5 in).
Japan to Bering Sea and to Stephens Passage, southeast Alaska. 2-126 m (6.5-413 ft).
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Nautichthys robustus Peden 1970. Smallmast Sculpin. 7 cm (3 in) (Howe 1981). Attu I.,
Alaska to northern Washington. Nearshore to 73 m (240 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Oligocottus maculosus Girard 1856. Tidepool Sculpin. 8.9 cm (3.5 in). Sea of Okhotsk, Russia
and Bering Sea to Los Angeles County, southern California. Records west of Gulf of Alaska
doubtful. Intertidal. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Oligocottus rimensis (Greeley 1901). Saddleback Sculpin. 6.4 cm (2.5 in). Alaska to
northern Baja California. Lower tide pools. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Oligocottus rubellio (Greeley 1899). Rosy Sculpin. 10 cm (4 in). Fort Bragg, northern
California to Isla San Martin, northern Baja California. Intertidal and subtidal. (Miller and
Lea 1972, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Oligocottus snyderi Greeley 1901. Fluffy Sculpin. 8.9 cm (3.5 in). Sitka, Alaska to Rio
Socorro, northern Baja California. Tidepools, shallow rocky areas. (Miller and Lea 1972,
Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Orthonopias triacis Starks and Mann 1911. Snubnose Sculpin. 10 cm (4 in). Farallon Island,
northern California to Isla San Geronimo, northern Baja California. Intertidal to 30 m (100
ft). (Miller and Lea 1972, Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Long 1992).
Paricelinus hopliticus Eigenmann and Eigenmann 1889. Thornback Sculpin. 20 cm (7.75 in).
Hecate Strait, British Columbia to northwest of Cortes Bank, southern California. Nearshore to
236 m (780 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, RACE).
Phallocottus obtusus Schultz 1938. Spineless Sculpin. (Robbins et al. 1991).
Porocottus bradfordi. Pored Sculpin. 7 cm (2.75 in). Bering Sea to Kodiak I.,
Gulf of Alaska. One questionable southeastern Alaska record. Intertidal.
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Radulinus asprellus Gilbert 1890. 15 cm (6 in). Kodiak I., Alaska to Islas Los Coronados,
northern Baja California. 18-390 m (60-1,287 ft). (Miller and Lea 1972, Howe 1981,
Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Radulinus boleoides Gilbert, in Jordan and Evermann, 1893. Darter Sculpin. 14 cm (5.5 in).
Langara I., British Columbia to Santa Catalina I., southern California. 15
182 m (50-600 ft).
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983, SCCWRP).
Radulinus vinculus Bolin 1950. Smoothgum Sculpin. 7 cm (2.7 in) (Howe 1981). Central
California. 21-27 m (70-90 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Rastrinus scutiger (Bean 1891). Roughskin Sculpin. 8.5+ cm (3.4+ in). Southern Bering
Sea, Aleutian Is. (to Bering I.) and northern Gulf of Alaska. 120-512 m (396-1,690 ft).
(Nelson 1984).
Rhamphocottus richardsoni Günther 1874. Grunt Sculpin. 8.3 cm (3.25 in). Japan to Alaska
and to San Diego, southern California, 32o43' N. Intertidal to 184 m (606 ft). (Eschmeyer et
al. 1983, SCCWRP).
Ruscarius creasuri (Hubbs 1926). Roughcheek Sculpin. 76 cm (3 in). Carmel Bay, central
California to Punta San Pablo, central Baja California. Intertidal to 27 m (90 ft). (Miller and
Lea 1972, Eschmeyer et al. 1983). Formerly Artedius c.
Ruscarius meanyi (Jordan and Starks 1895). Puget Sound Sculpin. 5.8 cm (2.3 in). Fillmore
I., southeast Alaska to Arena Cove, northern California. 1.5-82 m (5-269 ft). (Eschmeyer et
al. 1983). Formerly A. meanyi .
Scorpaenichthys marmoratus (Ayres 1854). Cabezon. 99 cm (39 in). Sitka, Alaska to Punta
Abreojos, central Baja California. Intertidal to 110 m (362 ft). (Miller and Lea 1972,
Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Love pers. obs.).
Sigmistes caulias Rutter 1898. Kelp Sculpin. Robins et al. 1991.
Sigmistes smithi Schultz 1938. Arched Sculpin. Robins et al. 1991.
Synchirus gilli Bean 1890. Manacled Sculpin. 7 cm (2.75 in). Prince William Sound, Alaska
to San Miguel I, southern California. Intertidal and shallow subtidal. (Howe 1981, Eschmeyer
et al. 1983).
Thyriscus anoplus Gibert and Burke 1912. Sponge Sculpin. Alaska. Less than
200 m. (Robbins et al. 1991).
Triglops forficatus (Gilbert 1896). Scissortail Sculpin. About 25 cm (10 in). Cape Nizkiy,
western Bering Sea, north to Cape Navarin, southeast to Unimak I., along Aleutian Is. (to Agattu
I.) and eastward to Kodiak I., Alaska. 20-425 m (66-1,403 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983,
Allen and Smith 1988).
Triglops macellus (Bean 1883). Roughspine Sculpin. 20 cm (8 in). Bering Sea to central
Washington, 47o17' N. 8-275 m (26-908 ft). (Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Allen
and Smith 1988, RACE).
Triglops metopias . 15 cm (6 in). Bering Sea to Auke Bay, southeastern Alaska.
69-132 m (226-433 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Triglops nybelini Jensen 1944. Bigeye Sculpin. 16 cm (6.5 in). Arctic to
Greenland. 180-914 m (600-3,000 ft). (Robins and Ray 1986, Robins et al.
1991).
Triglops pingeli Reinhardt 1831. Ribbed Sculpin. 20 cm (8 in). Japan to Bering Sea and to
Washington; also in North Atlantic. 4-482 m (13-1,591 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Allen
and Smith 1988).
Triglops scepticus Gilbert 1896. Spectacled Sculpin. 16 cm (6.25 in). Hokkaido, Japan and
Okhotsk Sea to Navarin Canyon in Bering Sea, along Aleutian Is. (to Stalemate Bank) and
southeastward to southeastern Alaska. 25-925 m (83-3,053 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983,
Allen and Smith 1988).
Zesticelus profundorum (Gilbert 1896). Flabby Sculpin. 6.4 cm (2.5 in). Bering Sea to
northern Baja California. 88-2,580 m (289-8,465 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Psychrolutes paradoxus Günther 1861. Tadpole Sculpin. 6.4 cm (2.5 in). Northern Sea of
Japan?; Sea of Okhotsk, Russia and Bering Sea to southern Puget Sound, Washington. 9.1-240
m (30-792 ft). (Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Psychrolutes phrictus Stein and Bond 1978. Blob Sculpin. 70 cm (27.5 in). Bering Sea to off
San Diego, southern California. 839-2,800 m (2,753-9,186 ft) ("caught in shallow water"
off Westport, Washington -Schoener and Fluharty 1985). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Agonopsis sterletus (Gilbert 1898, in Jordan and Evermann). Southern Spearnose Poacher.
15 cm (5.75 in). San Simeon, central California to Punta San Hipolito, central Baja California.
15-182 m (48-600 ft). (Knaggs and Lea 1975, Eschmeyer et al. 1983, SCCWRP).
Agonopsis vulsa (Jordan and Gilbert 1880). Northern Spearnose Poacher. 21 cm (8.3 in).
Gulf of Alaska? Northern British Columbia (Brundige Inlet) to Pt. Loma, southern California.
5-331 m (16.5-1,092 ft). (Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983, RACE, Alaska).
Anoplagonus inermis (Günther 1860). Smooth Alligatorfish. 15 cm (6 in). Bering Sea to
British Columbia and to Pt. Arena, northern California. 5-108 m (16.5-356 ft). (Howe
1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Alaska).
Aspidophoroides monopterygious (Bloch 1786). Aleutian Alligatorfish. 18.0 cm (7.2 in).
Japan and Okhotsk Sea to Arctic, northwest Gulf of Alaska (Kachemak Bay and North Albatross
Bank) and Aleutian Is. (Amchitka I.) to Chukchi Sea. 22-325 m (73-1,073 ft). (Robins and
Ray 1986, Alaska). Also referred to as A. bartoni .
Aspidophoroides olriki Lutken 1876. Arctic Alligatorfish. 7.5 cm (3 in).
Arctic Ocean to Greenland. (Robins and Ray 1986, Robins et al. 1991).
Bathyagonus alascanus (Gilbert 1895 or 96). Gray Starsnout. 14.1 cm (5.6
in). Southeastern Bering Sea (west of Pribilof Is.) to northern California
(41o19'N). 18-373 m (60-1,230 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, RACE).
Bathyagonus infraspinatus (Gilbert 1904). Spinycheek Starsnout. 14.3 cm (5.7 in).
Southeastern Bering Sea to off Russian River, northern California, 38o26' N. 18-415 m (60-
1,368 ft). (Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983, RACE, Alaska).
Bathyagonus nigripinnis Gilbert 1890. Blackfin Poacher. 23.9 cm (9.6 in). Kamchatka,
Russia to Bering Sea and Aleutian Is. to Pt. Arena, northern California, 38o59' N. 18-1,248 m
(59-4,118 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Allen and Smith 1988, RACE, Alaska).
Bathyagonus pentacanthus (Gilbert 1890). Bigeye Starsnout. 26.2 cm (10.5 in). Bering Sea
to southern California, 33o30' N. 6-910 m (20-3,003 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, RACE,
SCCWRP, Alaska).
Bothragonus swani (Steindachner 1876). Rockhead. 8.9 cm (3.5 in). Kodiak I., Alaska to Lion
Rock, central California. Intertidal to 18 m (60 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Hypsagonus mozinoi (Willimovsky and Wilson 1978). Kelp Poacher. 8.9 cm (3.5 in). Dixon
Entrance, British Columbia to San Simeon, central California. Shallow rocky areas to 11 m
(35 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Alaska). Also referred to as Agonomalus .
Hypsagonus quadricornis (Cuvier, in Cuvier and Valenciennes, 1829). Fourhorn Poacher.
10.5 cm (4.2 in). Japan, Sea of Okhotsk, Russia and southeastern Bering Sea (Pribilof Is.,
Bristol Bay), Aleutian Is. (Amchitka I.) to Puget Sound, Washington. 0-258 m (0-851 ft).
(Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Alaska).
Leptagonus decagonus (Block and Schneider 1801). Atlantic Poacher. 21 cm (8.4 in).
Northern Bering Sea and northern Okhotsk Sea east to North Atlantic. 27
930 m (89-3,069
ft). (Alaska).
Leptagonus frenatus (Gilbert 1896). Sawback Poacher. 27.9 cm (11.1 in). Hokkaido, Japan
to Bering Sea (Norton Sound) and Aleutian Is. (Stalemate Bank, Browers Bank) to northern
British Columbia (Observatory Inlet). 18-975 m (59-3,218 ft). (Alaska).
Leptagonus leptorhynchus (Gilbert 1896). Longnose Poacher. 23.5 cm (9.4 in). Northern
Japan and Okhotsk Sea to southeastern Bering Sea, Aleutian Is. to southwestern Gulf of Alaska
(Shumagin Is.). 146-345 m, perhaps to 974 m (482-1,139; 3,214 ft). (Alaska).
Occella dodecaedron (Tilesius 1813). Bering Poacher. 21.6 cm (8.6 in). Northern Sea of
Japan and Okhotsk Sea north to western Bering Sea (Olyutorsky Bay) to eastern Chukchi Sea
(Kotzebue Sound) and eastern Bering Sea (Norton Sound). 5-47 m (17-155 ft). (Alaska).
Occella impi Gruchy 1970. Pixie Poacher. 2 cm (.75 in). Graham I., British Columbia.
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Occella verrucosa (Lockington 1879). Warty Poacher. 20 cm (8 in). Southeastern Bering Sea
and Shelikov Strait, Alaska to off Pt. Montara, central California. 18-425 m (60-1,403 ft).
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Allen and Smith 1988).
Odontopyxis trispinosa Lockington 1880. Pygmy Poacher. 9.9 cm (4 in). Northern Gulf of
Alaska (Prince William Sound) to Isla Cedros, central Baja California. 5
373 m (16.5-1,224
ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, SCCWRP, Alaska).
Pallasina barbata (Steindachner 1876). Tubenose Poacher. 24.5 cm (9.8 in). Japan, Korea,
Okhotsk Sea to Bering Sea (Port Clarence) and Aleutian Is. (Amchitka I.) and to Bodega Bay,
central California. To 55 m (180 ft); possibly to 128 m (420 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983,
Alaska).
Percis japonica (Pallas 1772). Dragon Poacher. 42 cm (16.8 in). Japan and Okhotsk Sea to
Bering Sea and Gulf of Alaska (69o28'N, 141o29'W). 87-450 m (287-1,485 ft). (Alaska).
Podothecus acipenserinus (Pallas, in Tilesius 1813). Sturgeon Poacher. 30.7 cm (12.3 in).
Chukchi Sea (Pt. Barrow), Bering Sea and Aleutian Is. (Attu I.) to Pt. Reyes, northern
California. 2-475 m (7-1,568 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Allen and Smith 1988, Matarese
et al. 1989, Alaska).
Sarritor frenatus (Gilbert 1896). Sawback poacher. 27 cm (10.5 in). Bering Sea to off
Willapa Bay, Washington, 46o40' N. 18-155 m (60-510 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983,
RACE).
Sarritor leptorhynchus (Gilbert 1896). Longnose Poacher. 25 cm (10 in). Bering Sea to Gulf
of Alaska. 250-300 m (820-984 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Stellerina xyosterna (Jordan and Gilbert 1880). Prickleback Poacher. 17 cm (6.7 in). Icy
Bay, Alaska to Bahia San Carlos, central Baja California. 2-91 m (6.6-300 ft). (Howe
1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Peden and Jamieson 1988, Alaska).
Ulcina olriki (Lutken 1876). Arctic Alligatorfish. 8.6 cm (3.4 in). Arctic Ocean south to
northern Bering Sea, Alaska; Atlantic. 18-110 m (59-363 ft). (Alaska).
Xeneretmus latifrons (Gilbert 1890). Blacktip Poacher. 19 cm (7.5 in). Kwatna Inlet,
British Columbia to Cabo Colonet, northern Baja California. 15-531 m (48-1,752 ft).
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983, RACE, SCCWRP, Alaska).
Xeneretmus leiops Gilbert 1915. Smootheye Poacher. 27 cm (10.8 in). Southeastern Alaska
(Forrester I.) to Santa Catalina I., southern California. 37-465 m (122
1,536 ft).
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Matarese et al. 1989, RACE, Alaska).
Xeneretmus ritteri Gilbert 1915. Stripefin Poacher. 16 cm (6.25 in). Malibu, southern
California to Isla Cedros, central Baja; isolated pop. in northern Gulf of California. 183-366 m
(600-1,200 ft). (Miller and Lea 1972, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Xeneretmus triacanthus (Gilbert 1890). Bluespotted Poacher. 18 cm (7 in). Kwatna Inlet,
British Columbia to Punta Baja, north-central Baja California. 73-620 m (240-2,046 ft).
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983, RACE).
Acantholiparis caecus Grinols. Oregon. 1,372-2,122 m (4,528-7,003 ft).
(Pearcy et al. 1982, Matarese et al. 1989).
Acantholiparis opercularis Gilbert and Burke 1912. Spiny Snailfish. 8 cm (3 in). Bering Sea
to California. 1,900-2,997 m (6,270-9,890 ft). (Stein 1980, Matarese et al. 1989).
Aptocyclus ventricosus (Pallas 1769). Smooth Lumpsucker. 27 cm (10.8 in). Japan to
Bering Sea and to British Columbia. 0-1,500 m (0-4,950 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983,
Matarese et al. 1989).
Careproctus abbreviatus . Pt. Arena, northern California, 38o57' N. (RACE).
Careproctus candidus Gilbert and Burke 1912. Bigeye Snailfish. (Robins et al.
1991).
Careproctus colletti Gilbert 1896. Alaska Snailfish. Sea of Japan to Bering Sea. 510-1,350
m (1,683-4,455 ft). (Allen and Smith 1988).
Careproctus cypselurus (Jordan and Gilbert 1898). Forktail Snailfish. 24 cm (9.5 in).
Bering Sea to Oregon. 933-1,248 m (3,079-4,118 ft). (Howe 1981, Matarese et al. 1989).
Careproctus filamentosus Stein 1978. 18 cm (7.1 in). Oregon. 2,265-2,940 m (7,475-
9,702 ft). (Howe 1981, Matarese et al. 1989).
Careproctus furcellus Gilbert and Burke 1912. Emarginate Snailfish. Sakhalin
I., Russia to Bering Sea. 98-882 m (323-2,911 ft). (Allen and Smith
1988).
Careproctus gilberti Burke 1912. Smalldisk Snailfish. 12 cm (4.8 in). Bering Sea to central
California. 187-886 m (617-2,924 ft). (Howe 1981, Matarese et al. 1989).
Careproctus longifilis Garman 1892. Threadfin Snailfish. 17 cm (6.7 in). Oregon to south of
southern California. 1,999-3,334 (6,597-11,002 ft). (Howe 1981, Matarese et al. 1989).
Careproctus melanurus Gilbert 1891. Blacktail Snailfish. 32 cm (1 ft). Bering Sea and
southward to off San Diego, southern California. 0-2,286 m (0-7,544 ft). (Eschmeyer et al.
1983, RACE).
Careproctus microstomus Stein 1978. 20 cm (8 in). Oregon. 2,721-3,585 m (8,979-
11,831 ft). (Howe 1981, Matarese et al. 1989).
Careproctus oregonenesis Stein 1978. 16 cm (6.4 in). British Columbia to Oregon. 1,900-
2,926 m (6,270-9,656 ft). (Howe 1981, Matarese et al. 1989, Gillespie 1993).
Careproctus ovigerum (Gilbert 1895). 44 cm (1.5 ft). British Columbia to Oregon. 2,510-
2,904 m (8,283-9,583 ft). (Howe 1981, Matarese et al. 1989).
Careprotus phasma Gilbert 1896. Spectral Snailfish. Western Kamchatka,
Russia to Bristol Bay and west along Aleutian Is. to Amchitka I. 84-504 m
(277-1,663 ft). (Allen and Smith 1988).
Careproctus rastrinus Gilbert and Burke 1912. Salmon Snailfish. Sakhalin,
Russia, Okhotsk Sea to Bering Sea and southward to off San Francisco, northern
California (37o34' N). 116-640 m (383-2,112 ft). (Allen and Smith 1988,
RACE).
Careproctus scottae Chapman and DeLacy 1939. Peachskin Snailfish. Western
Bering Sea to southeastern Alaska. 183 m (604 ft). (Allen and Smith 1988).
Careproctus spectrum Bean 1891. Stippled Snailfish. Shelikov Strait, Alaska.
160-210 m (528-693 ft). (Robins et al. 1991).
Crystallichthys cyclospilus Gilbert and Burke 1912. Blotched Snailfish.
(Robins et al. 1991).
Cyclopteropsis phrynoides (Gilbert and Burke 1912). Toad Lumpsucker. At least 4.4 cm
(1.75 in). Kamchatka, northwest Bering Sea, Aleutian I. to Cook Inlet and Montague Strait,
Alaska. (Ueno 1970, Robbins et al. 1991).
Elassodiscus caudatus (Gilbert 1915). Humpback Snailfish. 9 cm (3.6 in). Southeast Alaska
to central California. 335-616 m (1,106-2,033 ft). (Howe 1981, Matarese et al. 1989).
Eumicrotremus barbatus (Lindberg and Legeza 1955). Papillose Lumpsucker. 6.5 cm (2.6
in). Kuril Is., Aleutian Is. (Igitkin I.). (Ueno 1970, Robbins et al. 1991).
Eumicrotremus birulai Popov 1928. Siberian Lumpsucker. About 11 cm (4.4 cm). Sea of
Japan, Okhotsk Sea, to Gulf of Alaska (Kodiak I.). (Ueno 1970, Robbins et al. 1991).
Eumicrotremus derjugini Popov 1926. Leatherfin Lumpsucker. 9 cm (3.5 in). Circumpolar.
(Ueno 1970, Robins and Ray 1986, Robins et al. 1991).
Eumicrotremus gyrinops (Garman 1892). Alaskan Lumpsucker. 5.2 cm (2 in). Aleutian Is.
(St. Paul and Unalaska I.). (Ueno 1970, Robbins et al. 1991).
Eumicrotremus orbis Günther 1861. Pacific Spiny Lumpsucker. 13 cm (5 in). Hokkaido,
Japan to Bering Sea and to Cape Arago, Oregon, 43o17' N. 9-575 m (30
1,898 ft).
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Allen and Smith 1988, RACE).
Eumicrotremus spinosus (Muller 1777). Atlantic Spiny Lumpsucker. 13 cm
(5 in). North Atlantic, Arctic Oceans from Greenland to Norway. (Ueno 1970,
Robins et al. 1991). Found in Pacific?
Lethotremus muticus Gilbert 1895. Docked Snailfish. Unimak Pass, Alaska,
Petrel Bank, Bering Sea. 102-127 m (336-420 ft). (Ueno 1970, Robins et
al. 1991).
Liparis beringianus (Gilbert and Burke 1912). Bering Snailfish. (Robins et
al. 1991).
Liparis callyodon (Pallas 1811). Spotted Snailfish. 13 cm (5 in.). Bering Sea to Oregon.
Intertidal. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Liparis catharus Vogt 1973. Purity Snailfish. Bradfield Canal, Alaska. 127 m
(419 ft). (Robins et al. 1991).
Liparis cyclopus Günther 1861. Ribbon Snailfish. 12 cm (4.8 in). Bering Sea to Oregon.
Inshore to 183 m (600 ft). (Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Liparis dennyi Jordan and Starks 1895. Marbled Snailfish. 31 cm (1 ft). Gulf of Alaska to
Washington; Aleutian Is. 5-225 m (16.5-743 ft). (Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Liparis fabricii Kroyer, 1847. Gelatinous Seasnail. 18 cm (7 in). Arctic, circumpolar.
(Robins and Ray 1986, Robins et al. 1991).
Liparis florae (Jordan and Starks 1895). Tidepool Snailfish. 19 cm (7.5 in). Kodiak I. to Pt.
Conception, California. Intertidal. (Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Liparis fucensis Gilbert, in Jordan and Starks, 1895. Slipskin Snailfish. 18 cm (7 in).
Aleutian Is., Alaska to near San Simeon, central California. Nearshore to 388 m (1,272 ft).
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Liparis gibbus Bean 1881. Dusky Snailfish. To at least 52 cm (20.5 in). Southeastern
Kamchatka, Russia to Eastern Bering Sea (Navarin Canyon) eastward to Nova Scotia and south to
Kodiak I., Gulf of Alaska. 25-366 m (83-1,208 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Allen and Smith
1988).
Liparis greeni (Jordan and Starks 1895) Lobefin Snailfish. (Robins et al.
1991).
Liparis megacephalus (Burke 1912). Bighead Snailfish. Southeastern Bering
Sea. 64-247 m (211-815 ft). (Robins et al. 1991).
Liparis micraspidophorus (Burke 1912). Thumbtack Snailfish. (Robins et al.
1991).
Liparis mucosus Ayres 1855. Slimy Snailfish. 13 cm (5 in). Sitka, Alaska to southern
British Columbia and to Bahia Playa Maria, central Baja California. Intertidal to 15 m (50 ft).
(Miller and Lea 1972, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Liparis ochotensis Schmidt 1904. Okhotsk Snailfish. (Robins et al. 1991).
Liparis pulchellus Ayres 1855. Showy Snailfish. 25 cm (10 in). Russia to Bering Sea and to
Monterey Bay, central California. 9.1-183 m (30-600 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Liparis rutteri (Gilbert and Snyder, in Jordan and Evermann, 1898). Ringtail Snailfish. 17
cm (6.7 in). Bering Sea to San Francisco, northern California. Intertidal to 73 m (240 ft).
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Liparis tunicatus Reinhardt 1837. Kelp Snailfish. 16.1 cm (6.4 in). Bering Sea and
southward to off Humboldt Bay, northern California (40o41' N) and westward to Greenland.
(Able and McAllister 1980, RACE).
Lipariscus nanus Gilbert 1915. Pygmy Snailfish. 5 cm (2 in). Southern Okhotsk Sea
(Hokkaido I.) to southeast Alaska and southward to Monterey Bay, central California. Shallow
waters to 910 m (3,003 ft). (Kido 1993). Also known as Paraliparis nanus .
Nectoliparis pelagicus Gilbert and Burke 1912. Tadpole Snailfish. Bering Sea to central
California. (Matarese et al. 1989).
Odontoliparis ferox Stein 1978. 24 cm (9.5 in). Oregon. 2,884 m (9,517 ft). (Howe 1981,
Matarese et al. 1989).
Osteodiscus cascadiae Stein 1978. 9 cm (3.6 in). British Columbia to Oregon. 1,900-3,000
m (6,270-9,900 ft). (Stein 1980, Howe 1981, Matarese et al. 1989).
Paraliparis albescens Gilbert 1915. Phantom Snailfish. 7 cm (2.8 in). Central California.
182-500 m (600-1,650 ft). (Howe 1981, SCCWRP).
Paraliparis cephalus Gilbert 1892. Swellhead Snailfish. 8 cm (3.2 in). Bering Sea to
southern California. 524-1,384 m (1,729-4,567 ft). (Howe 1981, Matarese et al. 1989).
Paraliparis dactylosus Gilbert 1896. Red Snailfish. 13 cm (5.1 in). Bering Sea to central
California. 541-960 m (1,785-3,168 ft). (Howe 1981, Matarese et al. 1989).
Paraliparis deani Burke 1912. Prickly Snailfish. 10 cm (4 in). Southeast Alaska to northern
California. Shallower in Alaska and British Columbia 55-501 m (180
1,644 ft); deeper off
California 711-1,008 m (2,333-3,306 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Paraliparis latifrons Garman 1899. Bigpored Snailfish. 15 cm (6 in). British Columbia
(Gillespie 1993) to Panama. 2,030-3,279 m (6,699-10,821 ft). (Howe 1981, Matarese et
al. 1989).
Paraliparis megalopus Stein 1978. 16 cm (6.3 in). Oregon. 2,825-3,585 m (9,323-
11,831 ft). (Stein 1980, Howe 1981, Matarese et al. 1989).
Paraliparis melanobranchus Gilbert and Burke 1912. 8 cm (3.2 in). Oregon. 805-1,554
(2,657-5,128 ft). (Howe 1981, Matarese et al. 1989).
Paraliparis mento Gilbert 1892. 12 cm (4.8 in). Bulldog Snailfish. Washington to central
California. 800-1,000 m (2,640-3,300 ft). (Howe 1981, Matarese et al. 1989).
Paraliparis nassarum Stein and Fitch 1984. 31.8 cm 12.7 in). Southern California to
northern Baja California. 900-1,280 m (2,970-4,224 ft). (Stein and Fitch 1984).
Paraliparis paucidens Stein 1978. 17 cm (6.7 in). Queen Charlotte Is., British Columbia to
Oregon. 1,536-2,275 m (5,069-7,508 ft). (Stein and Peden 1979, Howe 1981, Matarese
et al. 1989).
Paraliparis pectoralis Stein 1978. 17 cm (6.7 in). Southern Okhotsk Sea (off Hokkaido I.) to
Bering Sea to Oregon. 681-1,536 m (2,247-5,069 ft). (Howe 1981, Matarese et al. 1989,
Kido 1993).
Paraliparis rosaceus Gilbert 1890. 37 cm (1.2 ft). Rosy Snailfish. Southern Okhotsk Sea to
Oregon. 1,050-3,358 m (3,465-11,081 ft). (Kido 1993, Howe 1981, Matarese et al.
1989).
Paraliparis tremebundus (Gilbert and Burke 1912). 34.3 cm (13.6 in). Hokkaido, KurilIs,
Kamchatka, Okhotsk Sea, Bering Sea and Aleutian Is. 203-1,248 m (670
4,118 ft). (Kido
1992).
Paraliparis ulochir Gilbert 1896. Broadfin Snailfish. To at least 10.2 cm (4 in). Bering Sea
to Gulf of California. 700-1,900 m (2,310-6,270 ft). (Stein 1978, Howe 1981, Matarese
et al. 1989).
Polypera beringiana Gilbert and Burke 1912. 7 cm (2.8 in). Bering Sea to Washington.
Intertidal and subtidal. (Howe 1981, Matarese et al. 1989).
Polyperea greeni (Jordan and Starks 1895). Lobefin Snailfish. 31 cm (12 1/4 in). Bering
Sea to Washington. Intertidal. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Rhinoliparis attenuatus Burke 1912. Slim Snailfish. Bering Sea to central California. 362-
2,189 m (1,195-7,224 ft). (Howe 1981, Matarese et al. 1989).
Rhinoliparis barbulifer Gilbert 1896. Longnose Snailfish. 9 cm (3.6 in). Bering Sea to
southern California. 351-1,053 (1,158-3,475 ft). (Howe 1981, Matarese et al. 1989).
Centropomus medius Gunther 1864. Blackfin Snook. 55.8 cm (22.3 in). Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja California and Gulf of California southward to Buenaventura, Columbia. (Rivas 1986, Cruz-Aguero 1994 et al.).
Howella brodiei Ogilby 1899. Pelagic Basslet. 7.6 cm (3 in). Central California to Chile. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983). Good species? Names
Morone saxatilis (Walbaum 1792). Striped Bass. In eastern Pacific to 122 cm (4 ft); in
Atlantic 183 cm (6 ft). Barkley Sound, British Columbia to just south of US-Mexican Border.
Also northwest Atlantic. (Miller and Lea 1972, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Stereolepis gigas Ayres 1859. Giant Sea Bass. 226 cm (7.4 ft). Humboldt Bay, northern
California to Gulf of California. 5.5-46 m (18-150 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Diplectrum labarum Rosenblatt and Johnson 1974. Bahia Magdalena, southern
Baja California...(Cruz-Aguero et al. 1994).
Diplectrum macropoma Gunther 1864. Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja
California...(Cruz-Aguero et al. 1994).
Diplectrum pacificum Meek and Hildebrand, 1925. Pacific Sand Perch. 17 cm (9 in). Bahia
Magdalena, southern Baja California throughout Gulf of California and southward to Panama.
(Goodson 1988, Cruz-Aguero et al. 1994).
Epinephelus acanthistius (Gilbert 1892). Gulf Coney. 1+ m (3+ ft). Santa Monica Bay,
southern California to Gulf of California. (Goodson 1988, Lea and Fukuhara 1991).
Epinephelus analogus Gill 1864. Spotted Cabrilla. 87 cm (34.5 in). San Pedro, southern
California to Peru, including Islas Galapagos. Inshore to 64 m (210 ft). (Eschmeyer et al.
1983).
Epinephelus dermatolepis Boulenger 1895. Leather Bass. 1 m (3 ft). El Segundo, southern
California to Ecuador. Surface to 37 m (122 ft). (Goodson 1988, Moore 1991).
Epinephelus labriformis (Jenyns 1843). Flag Cabrilla. 50.8 cm (20.3 in). Bahia Magdalena,
southern British Columbia to upper Gulf of California and south to Peru. Shallow waters to at
least 30 m (100 ft). (Thomson et al. 1979).
Epinephelus niveatus (Valenciennes 1828, in Cuvier and Valenciennes). Snowy Grouper. 80 cm
(31.5 in), in Pacific; 122 cm (4 ft), in Atlantic Warm waters of Atlantic and eastern Pacific;
San Luis Obispo, central California into Gulf of California and southward to Peru. Nearshore to
130 m (426 ft). In Atlantic to 457 m (1,500 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Hemanthias signifer (Garman 1899). Splittail Bass. 38 cm (15 in). Playa del Rey, southern
California to Peru. 23-305 m (75-1,000 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Mycteroperca jordani (Jenkins and Evermann 1889). Gulf Grouper. 198 cm (6.5 ft). La
Jolla, southern California to Mazatlan, Mexico. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Mycteroperca rosacea (Street 1877). Leopard Grouper. 1 m (40 in). Bahia Magdalena,
southern Baja California and throughout Gulf of California to Puerto Vallarta. To about 46 m
(152 ft). (Thomson et al. 1979).
Mycteroperca xenarcha Jordan 1888. Broomtail Grouper. 122 cm (4 ft). San Francisco,
northern California to Peru, including Islas Galapagos. Inshore to 21 m (70 ft). (Eschmeyer
et al. 1983).
Paralabrax auroguttatus Walford 1936. Goldspotted Sandbass. 71 cm (28 in). Southern
California to Baja California and Gulf of California. To 107 m (350 ft). (Eschmeyer et al.
1983).
Paralabrax clathratus (Girard 1854). Kelp Bass. 72 cm (28.5 in). Columbia River,
Washington to Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja California. 2.4-61 m (8
200 ft). (Miller and
Lea 1972, Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Vetter, pers. comm.).
Paralabrax maculatofasciatus (Steindachner 1868). Spotted Sandbass. 56 cm (22 in).
Monterey, central California to Mazatlan, Mexico, including Gulf of California. Inshore to 61 m
(200 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Paralabrax nebulifer (Girard 1854). Barred Sandbass. 65 cm (25.5 in). Santa Cruz, central
California to Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja California. To 183 m (600 ft). (Miller and Lea
1972, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Paranthias furcifer (Valenciennes 1828). Creole-fish. San Diego, southern
California....(Robins et al. 1991).
Pronotogrammus multifasciatus Gill 1863. Threadfin Bass. 26 in (10.25 in). Santa Catalina
I., southern California to northern Peru. 40-205 m (131-673 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Rypticus nigripinnis Gill 1862. Blackfin Soapfish. 20 cm (8 in). Bahia Magdalena, southern
Baja California throughout Gulf of California and southward to Peru. (Goodson 1988, Cruz-
Aguero et al. 1994).
Opistognathus punctatus Peters 1869. Finespotted Jawfish. 40.6 cm (16.2 in). Bahia
Magdalena, southern British Columbia into northern Gulf of California and southward to
Panama. 1.5-18+ m (5-59 ft). (Thomson et al. 1979).
Opistognathus rhomaleus Jordan and Gilbert 1881. Giant Jawfish. 50.8 cm (20.3 in). Bahia
Magdalena, southern British Columbia into northern Gulf of California and Islas Revillagigedo.
(Thomson et al. 1979).
Heteropriacanthus cruentatus (Lacepede 1801). 25.4 cm (10 in). Circumglobal in tropical
and warm seas; Isla Guadalupe, central Baja California to perhaps Chile, Islas Galapagos.
Shallow waters to about 20 m (66 ft). (Starnes 1988).
Priacanthus alalaua Jordan and Everemann 1904. To about 27.5 cm (11 in). Eastern Pacific;
Allijos Rocks, southern Baja California, Islas Revillagigedos; Hawaiian Islands, perhaps in
other eastern Pacific sites. 9-275 m (30-908 ft). (Starnes 1988).
Pristigenys serrula (Gilbert 1891). Popeye Catalufa. 33 cm (13 in). Newport, central
Oregon to Chile, including Islas Galapagos. 6-60 m (20-198 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983,
Pearcy et al. 1985, Starnes 1988, Westphal pers. commun.).
Apogon atricaudus Jordan and McGregor 1898. Plain Cardinalfish. 8 cm (3 in). Cabo San
Lucas, southern Baja California, Islas Revillagigedo. (Goodson 1988, Thomson et al. 1979).
Apogon guadalupensis (Osburn and Nichols 1916). Guadalupe Cardinalfish. 13 cm (5 in). San
Clemente I., southern California to Gulf of California and offshore islands of eastern Pacific.
9.1-18 m (30-60 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Apogon parri Breder 1936. Pink Cardinalfish. Cabo San Lucas, southern British Columbia and
Isla Pedro Nolasco, Mexico. (Thomson et al. 1979).
Apogon retrosella (Gill 1863). Barspot Cardinalfish. 10.2 cm (4.1 in). Cabo San Lucas,
southern Baja California northward throughout Gulf of California and southward to Mazatlan. To
61 m (201 ft). (Thomson et al. 1979).
Caulolatilus hubbsi . 38 cm (15 in). Gulf of California to Peru. 18-41 m
(59-135 ft). One old record from California. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Caulolatilus princeps (Jenyns 1842). Ocean Whitefish. 102 cm (40 in). Vancouver I.,
British Columbia to Peru, including Islas Galapagos. Shallow water-136 m (450 ft). (Fitch
and Lavenberg 1971, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Nematistius pectoralis Gill 1862. Roosterfish. 122 cm (4 ft). San Clemente, southern California to Peru, including Islas Galapagos. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Echeneis naucrates Linnaeus 1758. Sharksucker. 97 cm (38 in). Worldwide in warm seas;
southern California southward. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Phtheirichthys lineatus (Menzies 1791). Slender Suckerfish. 43 cm (17 in). Worldwide in
warm seas. Southern California southward. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Remora australis (Bennett 1840). Whalesucker. 76 cm (2.5 ft). Worldwide; British
Columbia to Chile. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Gillespie 1993).
Remora brachyptera (Lowe 1839). Spearfish Remora. 25 cm (10 in). Worldwide in warm
seas; from southern California southward. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Remora osteochir (Cuvier 1829). Marlinsucker. 38 cm (15 in). Worldwide in warm seas;
southern California to Peru. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Remora remora (Linnaeus 1758). 86 cm (34 in). Worldwide in warm seas; Washington
(Hughes 1985) to Chile. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Remorina albescens (Temminck and Schlegel 1850). White Suckerfish. 23 cm (9 in).
Worldwide in warm seas. San Francisco, northern California to Chile. (Eschmeyer et al.
1983).
Coryphaena hippurus Linnaeus 1758. Dolphin. 207 cm (6.75 ft). Worldwide in warmer seas; Grays Harbor, Washington to Chile, including Islas Galapagos. Surface to about 200 m (660 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Boggs 1992).
Caranx caballus Günther 1868. Green Jack. 38 cm (15 in). Santa Cruz I., southern California
to Peru, including Islas Galapagos. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Caranx caninus Günther 1868. Pacific Crevalle Jack. 76 cm (2.5 ft). Warm water of eastern
Pacific; San Diego, southern California southward. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Caranx hippos (Linnaeus 1766). Crevalle Jack. 75 cm (30 in). Circumtropical; San Diego,
southern California to throughout Gulf of California and southward to Ecuador. (Miller and Lea
1972, Goodson 1988).
Caranx otrynter Jordan and Gilbert 1883. Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja
California...(Cruz-Aguero et al. 1994).
Caranx vinctus (Jordan and Gilbert 1881). Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja
California...(Cruz-Aguero et al. 1994).
Chloroscombrus orqueta Jordan and Gilbert 1883. Pacific Bumper. 30 cm (1 ft). San Pedro,
southern California to Peru. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Decapturus macrosoma Bleeker 1861. Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja
California...(Cruz-Aguero et al. 1994).
Decapturus scombrinus (Valenciennes 1846). Mexican Scad. 46 cm (18.25 in). Pacific
Grove, central California to Islas Galapagos. Surface to 24 m (78 ft). (Eschmeyer et al.
1983).
Gnathanodon speciosus (Forskal 1775). Yellow Jack. 50 cm (20 in). Indo-Pacific; Bahia
Magdalena, southern Baja California to southern Gulf of California and southward to Panama.
(Goodson 1988, Cruz-Aguero et al. 1994).
Hemicaranx zelotes Gilbert 1898. Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja
California...(Cruz-Aguero et al. 1994).
Naucrates ductor (Linnaeus 1758). Pilotfish. 61 cm (2 ft). All warm seas; Vancouver I.,
British Columbia to Islas Galapagos. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Oligoplites altus (Gunther 1868). Smallmouthed Leatherjacket. Bahia
Magdalena, southern Baja California southward to Panama and Ecuador.
(Goodson 1988, Cruz-Aguero et al. 1994).
Oligoplites saurus (Schneider 1801). Yellowtail Leatherjacket. 30 cm (12 in). Bahia
Magdalena, southern Baja California into Gulf of California and southward to Panama. (Goodson
1988, Cruz-Aguero et al. 1994).
Selene brevoortii (Gill 1863). Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja
California...(Cruz-Aguero et al. 1994).
Selene oerstedii Lutken. Pacific Lookdown. 30 cm (12 in). Bahia Magdalena,
southern Baja California into southern Gulf of California to Peru. (Goodson
1988).
Selene peruviana (Guichenot 1865). Pacific Moonfish. 29 cm (11.25 in). Redondo Beach,
southern California to Peru. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Seriola lalandi Valenciennes, in Cuvier and Valenciennes, 1833. Yellowtail. 152 cm (5 ft).
Northern British Columbia (54o35'N, 31o00'W) to Chile; nearly worldwide in subtropical
waters. Surface to 69 m (228 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Alaska).
Seriola rivoliana Valenciennes 1833. Almaco Jack. 150 cm (59 in). Worldwide in warm seas;
Oceanside, southern California to Peru, including Islas Galapagos. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Trachinotus kennedyi Steindachner 1875. Pacific Permit. 1 m (3 ft). Bahia Magdalena,
southern Baja California into Gulf of California and southward to Ecuador. (Goodson 1988,
Cruz-Aguero et al. 1994).
Trachinotus paitensis Cuvier 1832. Paloma Pompano. 51 cm (20 in). Redondo Beach,
southern California to Peru, including Islas Galapagos. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Trachinotus rhodopus (Gill 1863). Gafftopsail Pompano. 61 cm (2 ft). Zuma Beach, southern
California to Peru, including Islas Galapagos. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Trachurus symmetricus (Ayres 1855). Jack mackerel. 81 cm (32 in). Gulf of Alaska east of
160 degrees W to Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja California. Surface to 403 m (1,330 ft).
(Hart 1973, Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Maccall and Stauffer 1983).
Uraspis secunda (Poey 1860). Cottonmouth Jack. 47 cm (18.25 in). Warm waters of Atlantic
and Pacific; Santa Catalina I., southern California to Costa Rica. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Brama japonica Hilgendorf 1878. Pacific Pomfret. 122 cm (4 ft). Throughout northern
Pacific. Japan to Bering Sea and south to Peru. 0-200 m (0-660 ft). (Howe 1981,
Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Matarese et al. 1989).
Brama orcini Cuvier 1831. Bigtooth Pomfret. 35 cm (13 3/4 in). Mid-Pacific and Indian
Ocean to southern California. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Pteraclis aesticola (Jordan and Snyder 1901). Pacific Fanfish. 61 cm (2 ft). North and
southeastern Pacific, rare off California. Epipelagic - 700 m (2,310 ft). (Howe 1981,
Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Taractes asper Lowe 1843. Rough Pomfret. 50 cm (19.75 in). All oceans; Gulf of Alaska
(Kodiak I.) to southern California. 0-549 m (0-1,812 ft). (Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al.
1983, Alaska).
Taractichthys steindachneri (Doderlein 1883). Sicklefin Pomfret. 91 cm (3 ft). Warmer
waters of Pacific and Indian Oceans; Pt. Conception, California south. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Caristius macropus (Bellotti 1903). Veilfin. 32 cm (12.5 in). Japan; Bering Sea? Northern British Columbia (52o17'N, 133o10'W) south to Isla Cedros, central Baja California. 280- 1,420 m (924-4,686 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Alaska).
Hoplopagrus guentheri Gill 1862. 50 cm (20 in). Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja California
southward to Panama. (Allen 1985, Cruz-Aguero et al. 1994).
Lutjanus argentiventris (Peters 1869). Amarillo Snapper. 61 cm (2 ft). Oceanside, southern
California into Gulf of California (to Puerto Penasco) and southward to Peru, including Islas
Galapagos. (Thomson et al. 1979, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Lutjanus colorado Jordan and Gilbert 1882. Colorado Snapper. 91 cm (3 ft). Estero Bay,
central California to Panama. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Lobotes surinamensis (Bloch 1790). Tripletail. Worldwide; San Pedro Breakwater, southern California to Peru. (Rounds and Feeney 1993).
Diapterus peruvianus Cuvier 1830. Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja
California...(Cruz-Aguero et al. 1994).
Eucinostomus argenteus Baird and Girard 1855. Spotfin Mojarra. 20 cm (8 in). Anaheim
Bay, southern California to Peru.; also Gulf of Mexico. Shallow waters. (Eschmeyer et al.
1983, Robins and Ray 1986).
Eucinostomus dowii Gill 1863. Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja
California...(Cruz-Aguero et al. 1994).
Eucinostomus entomelas Yanez 1980. Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja
California...(Cruz-Aguero et al. 1994).
Eucinostomus gracilis (Gill 1862). Pacific Flagfin Mojarra. 21 cm (8 1/4 in). Anaheim Bay,
southern California to Peru. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Eugerres axillaris (Gunther 1864). Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja
California...(Cruz-Aguero et al. 1994).
Gerres cinereus (Walbaum 1792). Yellowfin Mojarra. 41 cm (16 in). Bahia Magdalena,
southern Baja California suthward to Peru; Atlantic. (Robins and Ray 1986, Cruz-Aguero et al.
1994).
Anisotremus davidsoni (Steindachner 1875). Sargo. 50.5 cm (19.7 in), reported to 58 cm
(23 in). Santa Cruz, central California to southern Baja California, isolated population in Gulf
of California. Inshore to 60 m (198 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, SCCWRP, Shane pers.
commun.).
Anisotremus interruptus (Gill 1863). Burrito Grunt. 46 cm (18.4 in). Bahia Magdalena,
southern Baja California, throughout Gulf of California and southward to Peru and Islas
Galapagos. (Thomson et al. 1979).
Anisotremus taeniatus Gill 1862. Panamic Porkfish. 30 cm (12 in). Cabo San Lucas,
southern Baja California southward to Ecuador. (Goodson 1988, Thomson et al. 1979).
Haemulon flaviguttatum Gill 1862. Cortez Grunt. 30 cm (12 in). Three collected in southern
California: Newport Bay, Mission Bay, San Diego Bay. Also southward throughout the Gulf of
California and to Panama. Shallow water; Newport Bay fish collected in 4 m (13.2 ft).
(Thomson et al. 1979, Lea and Rosenblatt 1992, Shane pers. commun.).
Haemulon scudderi Gill 1863. Mojarra Grunt. Bahia Magdalena, southern British Coumbia into
Gulf of California (to Guaymas) and southward to Ecuador and Isla Galapagos. (Thomson et al.
1979).
Haemulopsis leuciscus (Gunther 1864). Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja
California...(Cruz-Aguero et al. 1994).
Haemulopsis nitudus (Steindachner 1869). Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja
California...(Cruz-Aguero et al. 1994).
Microlepidotus inornatus Gill 1862. Wavyline Grunt. 30 cm (l ft). Newport Bay, southern
California into Gulf of California (to midriff islands) and southward to Mazatlan, Mexico.
Shallow water, Newport fish collected in 3 m (10 ft). (Thomson et al. 1979, Eschmeyer et al.
1983, Shane pers. commun.).
Orthopristis cantharinus (Jenyns, 1842). Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja
California...(Cruz-Aguero et al. 1994).
Orthopristis chalceus (Gunther 1864). Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja
California...(Cruz-Aguero et al. 1994).
Pomadasys macracanthus (Gunther 1864). Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja
California...(Cruz-Aguero et al. 1994).
Xenistius californiensis (Steindachner 1875). Salema. 30.3 cm (11.8 in). Monterey Bay,
central California to Peru. 1.2-11 m (4-35 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Shane pers.
commun.).
Calamus brachysomus (Lockington 1880). Pacific Porgy. 61 cm (2 ft). Oceanside, southern California to Peru. To 69 m (225 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Polydactylus approximans (Lay and Bennett 1839). Blue Bobo. 36 cm (14 in). Monterey
Bay, central California to Peru and Islas Galapagos. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Polydactylus opercularis (Gill 1863). Yellow Bobo. 40 cm (15.75 in). Los Angeles Harbor,
southern California to Peru. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Atractoscion nobilis (Ayres 1860). White Seabass. 152 cm (5 ft). Juneau, southeastern
Alaska to Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja and northern Gulf of California. Inshore to 122 m
(400 ft). (Miller and Lea 1972, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Bairdiella icistia (Jordan and Gilbert 1882). Bairdiella. 30 cm (12 in). Bahia Magdalena,
southern Baja California into Gulf of California. (Goodson 1988, Cruz
Aguero et al. 1994).
Cheilotrema saturnum (Girard 1858). Black Croaker. 72 cm (28 in). Pt. Conception,
California to Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja California and upper Gulf of California. Inshore to
46 m (150 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Cruz-Aguero et al. 1994, Shane pers. commun.).
Cynoscion parvipinnis Ayres 1862. Shortfin Corvina. Huntington Beach, southern California
to Mazatlan, Mexico. 51 cm (20 in). Inshore. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Genyonemus lineatus (Ayres 1855). White Croaker. 41 cm (16.25 in). Barkley Sound,
British Columbia to Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja California. Inshore to 236 m (780 ft).
(Miller and Lea 1972, Eschmeyer et al. 1983, RACE).
Menticirrhus nasus (Gunther 1869). 76 cm (30 in). Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja
California into the Gulf of California and southward to Panama. (Goodson 1988, Cruz-Aguero et
al. 1994).
Menticirrhus panamensis (Steindachner 1869). Bahia Magdalena, southern
Baja California...(Cruz-Aguero et al. 1994).
Menticirrhus undulatus (Girard 1854). California Corbina. 83.6 cm (32.6 in). Pt.
Conception, California to Gulf of California. Surf zone to 45 m (150 ft). (Eschmeyer et al.
1983, SCCWRP, Shane pers. commun.).
Micropogonias ectenes (Jordan and Gilbert 1881). Bahia Magdalena, southern
Baja California...(Cruz-Aguero et al. 1994).
Roncador stearnsi (Steindachner 1875). Spotfin Croaker. 69 cm (27 in). Pt. Conception,
California to Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja California. Surf zone to 18 m (60 ft).
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Cruz-Aguero et al. 1994, SCCWRP).
Seriphus politus Ayres 1860. Queenfish. 53.5 cm (20.8 in). Burrard Inlet, Vancouver I.,
British Columbia to south-central Baja California. Inshore to 181 m (600 ft). (Eschmeyer et
al. 1983, Peden and Hughes 1986, SCCWRP, Shane pers. commun.).
Umbrina roncador Jordan and Gilbert 1882. Yellowfin Croaker. 55.6 cm (21.7 in). Pt.
Conception, California to Gulf of California; old records to San Francisco. Surf zone to 7.6 m
(25 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Umbrina xantii Gill 1862. Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja California...(Cruz-
Aguero et al. 1994).
Mulloidichthys dentatus (Gill 1862). Mexican Goatfish. 31 cm (12.25 in). Long Beach,
southern California to Peru, including Islas Galapagos. To 38 m (125 ft). (Eschmeyer et al.
1983).
Pseudupeneus grandisquamis (Gill 1863). Bigscale Goatfish. 30 cm (12 in). San Onofre,
southern Calif to Chile. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Chaetodon falcifer Hubbs and Rechnitzer 1958. Scythe Butterflyfish. 15 cm (6 in). Santa
Catalina Is., southern California to Islas Galapagos. 12-150 m (40-492 ft). (Eschmeyer et
al. 1983).
Chaetodon humeralis Günther 1860. Threeband Butterflyfish. 25 cm (10 in). San Diego, southern
California to Peru, including Islas Galapagos. Tidepools to 55 m (180 ft). (Eschmeyer et al.
1983).
Forcipiger flavissimus Jordan and McGregor 1898. Longnose butterflyfish. Indo-Pacific; Cabo
San Lucas, southern Baja California. (Thomson et al. 1979).
Pomacanthus zonipectus (Gill 1862). Cortez Angelfish. 30 cm (12 in). Long Beach Harbor, southern California to northern and Gulf of California and southward to Peru. (Goodson 1988, Lea et al. 1989).
Pentaceros pectoralis (Hardy 1983). Longfin Armorhead. 53 cm (21 in). Cold waters of Pacific and Indian Oceans; Japan; Gulf of Alaska (Kodiak I.)? North Pacific to central California. Surface to 402 m (1,320 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983). Pseudopentaceros wheeleri Hardy 1983 - (Alaska)
Girella nigricans (Ayres 1860). Opaleye. 66 cm (26 in). Otter Rock, Oregon to Cabo San
Lucas, southern Baja California. Intertidal to about 30 m (100 ft). (Miller and Lea 1972,
Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Bond and Olsen 1985).
Hermosilla azurea Jenkins and Evermann 1889. Zebraperch. 44 cm (17.5 in). Klamath
River estuary, Northern California to Gulf of California Inshore to 8.2 m (27 ft). (Eschmeyer
et al. 1983, Fritzsche et al. 1991, Shane pers. commun.).
Kyphosus analogus (Gill 1862). Blue
bronze Chub. 45 cm (17.75 in). Encina Power Plant,
southern California to Peru. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Medialuna californiensis (Steindachner 1875). Halfmoon. 48 cm (19 in). Vancouver I.,
British Columbia to Gulf of California. To 40 m (130 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Sectator ocyurus (Jordan and Gilbert 1903). Bluestriped Chub. 46 cm (18 in). Tropical
eastern Pacific; Redondo Beach, southern California To Cabo San Lucas, southern Baja
California. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Brooks 1987, Thomson et al. 1979).
Cirrhitichthys oxycephalus (Bleeker 1855). Coral Hawkfish. 7.6 (3 in). Cabo San Lucas,
southern Baja California into middle Gulf of California and southward to Colombia and Islas
Galapagos. (Thomson et al. 1979).
Oxycirrhites typus Bleeker 1857. Longnose Hawkfish. 8 cm (3 in). Cabo San Lucas, southern
Baja California and in the Gulf of California. 4.6-46 m (15-152 ft). (Thomson et al. 1979).
Tilapia mossambica (Peters 1852).
Amphistichus argenteus Agassiz 1854. Barred Surfperch. 43 cm (17 in). Northern
Washington, 47o50' N to Bahia Playa Maria, north-central Baja California. Surf to 73 m
(240 ft). (Miller and Lea 1972, Eschmeyer et al. 1983 , RACE).
Amphistichus koelzi (Hubbs 1933). Calico Surfperch. 30 cm (1 ft). Cape Flattery,
Washington to Arroyo San Isidro, northern Baja California. To 9.1 m (30 ft). (Miller and Lea
1972, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Amphistichus rhodoterus (Agassiz 1854). Redtail Surfperch. 41 cm (16 in). Vancouver I.,
British Columbia to Avila Beach, central California. To 7.3 m (24 ft). (Dentler and Grossman
1980, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Brachyistius frenatus Gill 1862. Kelp Surfperch. 34.7 cm (13.5 in). Northern British
Columbia (Porcher I.) to Bahia Tortugas, central Baja California, including Isla Guadalupe.
Inshore to 42 m (138 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, SCCWRP, Shane pers. commun., Alaska).
Cymatogaster aggregata Gibbons 1854. Shiner Surfperch. 19.3 cm (7.7 in). Wrangell,
southeastern Alaska to Bahia San Quintin, northern Baja California. Inshore to 209 m (690
ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, RACE, Alaska).
Embiotoca jacksoni Agassiz 1853. Black Perch. 39 cm (15.5 in). Ft. Bragg, northern
California to Punta Abreojos, central Baja California, including Isla Guadalupe. Inshore to 50 m
(165 ft). (Miller and Lea 1972, Allen 1982, Eschmeyer et al. 1983, SCCWRP).
Embiotoca lateralis Agassiz 1854. Striped Seaperch. 38 cm (15 in). Wrangell, southeast Alaska to
Punta Cabras, northern Baja California. Inshore to 45 m (150 ft). (Miller and Lea, 1972,
Eschmeyer et al. 1983, RACE).
Hyperprosopon anale Agassiz 1861. Spotfin Surfperch. 20 cm (8 in). Seal Rock, Oregon to
Bahia Blanca, central Baja California. Inshore to 91 m (510 ft). (Gilbert 1915, Miller and
Lea 1972, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Hyperprosopon argenteum Gibbons 1854. Walleye Surfperch. 30 cm (1 ft). Vancouver I.,
British Columbia to Punta San Rosarito, central Baja California, including Isla Guadalupe.
Inshore to 182 m (600 ft). (Miller and Lea 1972, Eschmeyer et al. 1983, SCCWRP).
Hyperprosopon ellipticum (Gibbons 1854). Silver Surfperch. 27 cm (10.5 in). Brooks
Peninsula, British Columbia to Rio San Vicente, northern Baja California. To 110 m (360 ft).
(Miller and Lea 1972, Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Peden and Hughes 1986).
Hypsurus caryi (Agassiz 1853). Rainbow Seaperch. 30 cm (1 ft). Cape Mendocino, northern
California to Rio Santa Tomas, northern Baja California. Inshore to 40 m (132 ft). (Miller
and Lea 1972, Eschmeyer et al. 1983, SCCWRP).
Micrometrus aurora (Jordan and Gilbert 1880). Reef Perch. 18 cm (7 in). Tomales Bay,
northern California to Punta Baja, north-central Baja California. Intertidal and shallow
subtidal. (Miller and Lea 1972, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Micrometrus minimus (Gibbons 1854). Dwarf Perch. 24.1 cm (9.4 in). Bodega Bay,
northern California to Isla Cedros, central Baja California. Intertidal to 9.1 m (30 ft).
(Miller and Lea 1972, Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Shane pers. commun.).
Phanerodon atripes (Jordan and Gilbert 1880). Sharpnose Seaperch. 35.1 cm (13.7 in).
Yaquina Bay, Oregon to Islas San Benito, central Baja California. Inshore to 229 m (750 ft).
(Miller and Lea 1972, Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Shane pers. commun.).
Phanerodon furcatus Girard 1854. White Seaperch. 46 cm (17.9 in). Vancouver I., British
Columbia to Punta Cabras, northern Baja California. Inshore to 70 m (231 ft). (Miller and
Lea 1972, Allen 1982, Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Shane pers. commun.).
Rhachochilus toxotes Agassiz 1854. Rubberlip Seaperch. 47 cm (18.5 in). Mendocino County,
northern California to Cabo Thurloe, central Baja, including Isla Guadalupe. Inshore to 47 m
(156 ft). (Miller and Lea 1972, Eschmeyer et al. 1983, SCCWRP).
Rhacochilus vacca (Girard 1855). Pile Perch. 44 cm (17.5 in). Wrangell, southeastern
Alaska to Isla Guadalupe, north-central Baja California. Inshore to 209 m (690 ft).
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983, RACE).
Zalembius rosaceus (Jordan and Gilbert 1880). Pink Seaperch. 20 cm (8 in). Pt. Delgada,
northern California to Bahia de San Cristobal, central Baja California. Isolated population in
Gulf of California. 8-236 m (26-780 ft). (Miller and Lea 1972, Eschmeyer et al. 1983,
RACE).
Abudefduf troschelii (Gill 1863). Panamic Sergeant Major. 22.9 cm (9 in). Bahia Magdalena,
southern Baja California throughout Gulf of California and southward to northern Peru,
including Islas Galapagos. Inshore. (Thomson et al. 1979, Cruz-Aguero et al. 1994).
Azurina hirundo Jordan and McGregor 1898. Swallow damselfish. Santa
Catalina Island, southern California to Islas Revillagigedo. Shallow waters. Lea
and McAlary (1994).
Chromis punctipinnis (Cooper 1863). Blacksmith. 30 cm (1 ft). Monterey Bay, central
California to Punta San Pablo, central Baja California. Inshore to 61 m (200 ft). (Miller and
Lea 1972, Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Vetter, pers. comm.).
Eupomacentrus leucorus (Gilbert 1892). Whitetail Damselfish. Cabo San
Lucas, southern Baja California and Gulf of California, southward to Mazatlan,
Mexico. (Thomson et al. 1979) or Stegastes ?
Eupomacentrus rectifraenum (Gill 1863). Cortez Damselfish. 12.7 cm (5.1
in). Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja California into Gulf of California (to
Puertocitos) and southward to Guaymas, Mexico. (Thomson et al. 1979) or
Stegastes ?
Eupomacentrus redemptus (Heller and Snodgrass 1903). Clarion Damselfish.
Cabo San Lucas, southern Baja California and Islas Revillagigedo. (Thomson et
al. 1979).
Hypsypops rubicundus (Girard 1854). Garibaldi. 36 cm (14 in). Monterey Bay, central
California to Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja California and Isla Guadalupe. Inshore to 29 m
(95 ft). (Miller and Lea 1972, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Nexilarius concolor (Gill 1863). Dusky Sergeant Major. 15 cm (6 in). Bahia Magdalena,
southern Baja California into lower Gulf of California and southward to Peru. Intertidal and
subtidal. (Thomson et al. 1979, Goodson 1988).
Halichoeres dispilus (Gunther 1864). Chameleon Wrasse. 20.3 cm (8.1 in). Cabo San Lucas,
southern British Columbia into northern Gulf of California and southward to Peru. Shallow
waters to 76 m (251 ft). (Thomson et al. 1979).
Halichoeres semicinctus (Ayres 1859). Rock Wrasse. 38 cm (15 in). Pt. Conception,
California to Isla Guadalupe and Gulf of California. Intertidal to 40 m (132 ft). (Eschmeyer et
al. 1983, SCCWRP).
Halichoeres mundiceps (Gill 1863). Cape Razorfish. 15.2 cm (6.1 in). Cabo San Lucas,
southern Baja California. Shallow waters. (Thomson et al. 1979).
Halichoeres pavoninus (Valenciennes 1839). Pacific Razorfish. 25.4 cm (10.1 in). Cabo San
Lucas, southern Baja California into the lower Gulf of California and southward to Panama. 5-
24 m (17-79 ft). (Thomson et al. 1979).
Oxyjulis californica (Günther 1861). Senorita. 29.9 cm (11.7 in). Salt Pt., northern
California to Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja California. Intertidal to 97 m (320 ft).
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Lissner and Dorsey 1986, Cruz-Aguero 1994, Shane pers. commun.).
Pseudojulis notospilus Gunther 1864. Banded Wrasse. 25.4 cm (10 in). Bahia Magdalena,
southern Baja California into lower Gulf of California and southward to Peru and Islas Galapagos.
(Thomson et al. 1979).
Semicossyphus pulcher (Ayres 1854). California Sheephead. 91 cm (3 ft). Monterey Bay,
central California to Isla Guadalupe and Gulf of California. To 85 m (281 ft). (Eschmeyer et
al. 1983, Lissner and Dorsey 1986).
Thalassoma lutescens (Lay and Bennett 1839). Sunset Wrasse. 18 cm (7 in). Indo-Pacific;
Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja California into northern Gulf of California. (Thomson et al.
1979, Goodson 1988, Cruz-Aguero et al. 1994).
Nicholsina denticulata (Evermann and Radcliffe 1917). Loosetooth Parrotfish. 30 cm (12 in).
Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja California into northern Gulf of California and Islas Galapagos.
(Thomson et al. 1979, Goodson et al. 1988).
Scarus compressus (Osburn and Nichols 1916). Azure Parrotfish. 45 cm (18 in). Cabo San
Lucas, southern Baja California into central Gulf of California and Islas Galapagos. (Thomson et
al. 1979).
Scarus ghobban Forskal 1775. Bluechin Parrotfish. Pacific and Indian Oceans; Cabo San Lucas,
southern Baja California into Gulf of California and southwards to Panama, Islas Galapagos.
(Rosenblatt and Hobson 1969).
Scarus rubroviolaceus Bleeker 1849. Bicolor Parrotfish. 50 cm (20 in). Indo-Pacific; Cabo
San Lucas, southern Baja California into southern Gulf of California. (Thomson et al. 1979,
Goodson 1988).
Bathymaster caeruleofasciatus Gilbert and Burke 1912. Alaskan Ronquil. 30 cm (1 ft).
Okhotsk Sea, Aleutian Is. (Agattu I.) to Queen Charlotte Is., British Columbia. 0-100 m (0-
330 ft). (Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Alaska).
Bathymaster leurolepis McPhail 1965. 22.6 cm (9 in). Northern Japan to southeastern
Bering Sea (Pribilof Is.), Aleutian Is. (Attu I.) and Gulf of Alaska (Prince William Sound).
(Alaska).
Bathymaster signatus Cope 1873. Searcher. 38.3 cm (15.3 in). Hokkaido, Japan and Bering
Sea (Navarin Canyon) to off Willapa Bay, southern Washington, 46o47' N. 0-825 m (0-
2,723 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Allen and Smith 1988, Shinohara et al. 1992, RACE,
Alaska).
Rathbunella hypoplecta (Gilbert 1890). Stripefin Ronquil. 16 cm (6.5 in). Near San
Francisco, northern California to northern Baja California. 6.1-136 m (20-450 ft).
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983, SCCWRP).
Ronquilus jordani (Gilbert 1888 or 89). Northern Ronquil. 18.1 cm (7 in).,
Southeastern Bering Sea (Pribilof Canyon) and Aleutian Is. (Amchitka I.) to
Monterey Bay, central California. 3-275 m (10-908 ft). (Eschmeyer et al.
1983, Allen and Smith 1988, Alaska).
Bothrocara brunneum (Bean 1891). Twoline Eelpout. 66 cm (26 in). Sea of Okhotsk to
Bering Sea and to Islas Los Coronados, northern Baja California. 96 (possibly 25, Allen and
Smith 1988)-1,829 m (318-6,000 ft). (Miller and Lea 1972, Eschmeyer et al. 1983,
RACE).
Bothrocara molle Bean 1890. Soft Eelpout. 56 cm (1.8 ft). Bering Sea to Ensenada, northern
Baja California. 338-2,688 m (1,116-8,870 ft). (Miller and Lea 1972, Howe 1981,
Matarese et al. 1989, RACE). B. remigerum is juvenile of this.
Bothrocara pusillum (Bean, 1890). British Columbia to Oregon. 2,189 m (7,224 ft).
(Pearcy et al. 1982, Gillespie 1993).
Derepodichthys alepidotus Gilbert 1895. Cuskpout. 16 cm (61.2 in). British Columbia to
Gulf of California . 1,000 m-2,904 m (3,300-9,583 ft). (Anderson and Hubbs 1981, Howe
1981, Matarese et al. 1989).
Embryx crotalinus (Gilbert 1890) Snakehead Eelpout. 44 cm (17.25 in). Bering to northern
Baja California. 200-1,920 m (657-6,336 ft). (Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Eucryphycus californica (Starks and Mann 1911). Persimmon Eelpout. 22 cm (8.75 in).
Monterey Bay, central California to San Diego, southern California. 60
545 m (198-1,787
ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, SCCWRP). Formerly Maynea c .
Lycenchelys camchaticus (Gilbert and Burke 1912). Kamchatka Eelpout. 26 cm (10.3 in).
Bering Sea to Baja California. 200-1,327 m (660-4,380 ft). (Howe 1981, Matarese et al.
1989, RACE).
Lycenchelys jordani (Evermann and Goldsborough 1907). Shortjaw Eelpout. 34 cm (1.1 ft).
Southeast Alaska to California. 1,646-2,200 m (5,432-7,260 ft). (Howe 1981, Matarese et
al. 1989).
Lycodapus dermatinus Gilbert 1896. Looseskin Eelpout. 13 cm (5.1 in). Southeast Alaska to
Peru. 450-1370 m (1,485-4,521). (Peden and Anderson 1978, Howe 1981, Anderson
1989, Matarese et al. 1989).
Lycodapus endemoscotus Peden and Anderson 1978. Deepwater Eelpout. 14 cm. Japan to Peru.
933-2,225 m (3,079-7343). (Peden and Anderson 1978, Howe 1981, Anderson 1989).
Lycodapus fierasfer Gilbert 1890. Blackmouth Eelpout. 15 cm . Bering Sea to Peru. 102-
2,189 m (337-7,224 ft). (Peden and Anderson 1978, Howe 1981).
Lycodapus mandibularis Gilbert 1915. Pallid Eelpout. 20 cm (8 in). Bering Sea to Port
Hueneme, southern California. Surface to 1,273 m (4,200 ft). (Miller and Lea 1972,
Matarese et al. 1989 , RACE).
Lycodapus pachysoma Peden and Anderson 1978. 20 cm (7.9 in). Japan to Oregon; Antarctic
Atlantic. 2,000-2,195 m (6,600-7,244 ft). (Peden and Anderson 1978, Howe 1981,
Anderson 1989).
Lycodapus parviceps Gilbert 1915. 12 cm (4.8 in). Unalaska (Aleutian Is.) to Strait of Juan
de Fuca. Above bottom in depth of 81-457 m (267-1,508 ft). (Peden and Anderson 1978,
Howe 1981).
Lycodapus psarostomatus Peden and Anderson 1981. 16 cm (6.3 in). Eastern Bering Sea to
Monterey Bay, central California. 470-590 m (1,551-1,947 ft). (Howe 1981, Anderson
1989).
Lycodes brevipes Bean 1890. Shortfin Eelpout. 30 cm (11.75 in). Sea of Okhotsk to Bering
Sea and Pt. Buchon, central California 35o20' N. 5-973 m (17-3,211 ft). (Eschmeyer et al.
1983, Allen and Smith 1988, RACE).
Lycodes concolor Gill and Townsend 1897. Ebony Eelpout. Okhotsk Sea north to
Navarin Canyon (Bering Sea), southeast to Akutan I. and west along Aleutian Is.
to Stalemate Bank. (Allen and Smith 1988).
Lycodes cortezianus (Gilbert 1890). Bigfin Eelpout. 50 cm (19.5 in). Prince of Wales I.,
Alaska (Bering Sea?) to San Diego, southern California. 20-1,276 m (66
4,212 ft).
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983, RACE).
Lycodes diapterus Gilbert 1891. Black Eelpout. 33 cm (13 in). Japan to Bering Sea and to San
Diego, southern California. 11-1,300 m (36-4,290 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Allen and
Smith 1988, RACE).
Lycodes pacificus (Collett 1879). Blackbelly Eelpout. 46 cm (1.5 ft). Gulf of Alaska to
Ensenada, northern Baja California. 7-909 m (24-3,000 ft). (Miller and Lea 1972,
Eschmeyer et al. 1983, RACE, SCCWRP).
Lycodes palearis Gilbert 1895. Wattled Eelpout. 51 cm (20 in). Sea of Japan to Bering Sea to
central Oregon 43o52' N. 13-925 m (42-3,053 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Allen and
Smith 1988, RACE).
Lycodes raridens Taranets and Andriyashev 1937. Marbled Eelpout. Sakhalin,
Russia, Okhotsk Sea and west-central Bristol Bay (Bering Sea) north to Alaskan
Arctic. 25-175 m (83-578 ft). (Allen and Smith 1988).
Lycodes turneri Bean 1879. Polar Eelpout. West-central Bristol Bay (Bering
Sea) north to Alaska Arctic; also North Atlantic. 25-125 m (83-413 ft.).
(Allen and Smith 1988).
Lyconema barbatum Gilbert 1896. Bearded Eelpout. 17 cm (6.75 in). Bering Sea to Bahia San
Quintin, north-central Baja California. 45-373 m (15-1,224 ft). (Miller and Lea 1972,
Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Matarese et al. 1989, SCCWRP).
Melanostigma pammelas Gilbert 1896. Midwater Eelpout. 11 cm (4.25 in). Queen Charlotte
I., British Columbia to central Mexico. 96-1,200 m+ (314-3,937+ ft). (Eschmeyer et al.
1983).
Pachycara bulbiceps (Garman 1899). British Columbia to south of southern California.
2,606-2818 m (8,600-9,299 ft). (Pearcy et al. 1982, Matarese et al. 1989).
Taranetzella lyoderma Andriashev 1952. 11 cm (1.6 in). Bering Sea to Oregon. 986-3,000
m (3,254-9,900 ft). (Howe 1981, Matarese et al. 1989).
Acantholumpenus mackayi Gilbert 1896. Pighead Prickleback. 48.5 cm (19.4 in). Japan Sea,
Tatar Strait, Okhotsk Sea, Bering Sea and Aleutian Is. (to Adak I.). 0-56 m (185 in).
(Alaska).
Alectrias alectrolophus (Pallas 1811). Stone Cockscomb. 22.9 cm (9.2 in). Northern Sea of
Japan to Kamchatka Peninsula and Okhotsk Sea to Norton Sound, Alaska. 0-5 m (17 ft).
(Alaska).
Alectridium aurantiacum Gilbert and Burke 1912. Lesser Prickleback. 13.3 cm (5.3 in).
Commander Is., Petropavlovsk, Okhotsk Sea, southeastern Bering Sea to Harendeen Bay and
Aleutian Is. (from Attu I.) to Gulf of Alaska (Cook Inlet). Intertidal to 56 m (185 ft).
(Alaska).
Allolumpenus hypochromus Hubbs and Schultz 1932. Y-Prickleback. 7.6 cm (3 in). Southern
British Columbia to California. At about 37 m. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Anoplarchus insignis Gilbert and Burke 1912. Slender Cockscomb. 12 cm (4.75 in). Pribilof
Is. and Aleutian Is. (Attu I.) to Arena Cove, northern California. Intertidal to about 30 m (100
ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Alaska).
Anoplarchus purpurescens Gill 1861. High Cockscomb. 20 cm (7.75 in). Bering Sea
(Pribilof Is.) and Aleutian Is. to Santa Rosa I., southern California. Intertidal to 201 m (0-
663 ft). (Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Matarese et al. 1989, Alaska).
Bryozoichthys lysimus (Jordan and Snyder 1902). Nutcracker Prickleback. 20 cm (8 in).
Japan Sea, Tatar Strait, Okhotsk Sea, St. Matthew I., Gulf of Alaska (150oW). 80-335 m
(264-1,106 ft). (Alaska).
Bryozoichthys marjorius McPhail 1970. Pearly Prickleback. 32.6 cm (13 in). Aleutian I.
(Petrel Bank, Semisopochnoi I.) to southern British Columbia (La Perouse Bank). 183-611 m
(600-2,016 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Alaska).
Cebidichthys violaceus (Girard 1854). Monkeyface Prickleback. 76 cm (2.5 ft). Southern
Oregon to Bahia San Quintin, north-central Baja California. Intertidal to 24 m (80 ft).
(Miller and Lea 1972, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Chirolophis decoratus (Jordan and Snyder 1903 or 02). Decorated Warbonnet.
42 cm (16.5 in). Okhotsk Sea, Kamchatka Peninsula, Bering Sea (Norton
Sound) and Aleutian Is. (Adak I.) to Humboldt Bay, northern California. To 91
m (300 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Alaska).
Chirolophis nugator (Jordan and Williams 1895). Mosshead Warbonnet. 15 cm (6 in).
Aleutian Is. (Amchitka I.) to San Miguel I., southern California. To 80 m (264 ft).
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Alaska).
Chirolophis snyderi (Taranetz 1938). Wendell's Warbonnet. 24 cm (9.6 in). Petropavlovsk,
Okhotsk Sea, Sakhalin, Chukchi Sea (Cape Lisburne) to Bering Sea. 32-68 m (106-224 ft).
(Alaska).
Chirolophis tarsodes Jordan and Snyder 1903 or 02. Matcheek Warbonnet. 19
cm (7.5 in). Bering Sea to Queen Charlotte I., British Columbia. 0 to 90 m
(0-297 ft). (Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Alaska).
Ernogrammus walkeri Follett and Powell 1988. Masked Prickleback. 32 cm (12.75 in).
Monterey Bay, central California to San Miguel I., southern California. Intertidal to 21 m (70
ft). (Follett and Powell 1988).
Esselenia carli Follett and Anderson 1990. Threeline Prickleback. 17.1 cm (6.8 in). Pacific
Grove, northern California to Bahia San Quintin, northern Baja California. 1.2-26 m (4-86
ft). (Follett and Anderson 1990).
Esselenia laurae Follett and Anderson 1990. Twoline Prickleback. 9.8 cm (3.9 in). Farallon
I., northern California to Punta Banda, northern Baja California. 10.7-46 m (35-152 ft).
(Follett and Anderson 1990).
Eumesogrammus praecisus (Kroyer 1837). Fourline Snakeblenny. 23 cm (9.2 in). Beaufort
Sea to Bering Sea, Okhotsk Sea, North Atlantic. 16-400 m (53-1,320 ft). (Alaska).
Gymnoclinus cristulatus Gilbert and Burke 1912. Trident Prickleback. 12 cm (4.8 in).
Japan, Kuril Is., Commander Is., Amchitka I., Alaska. Intertidal to 180 m (594 ft). (Alaska).
Kasatkia sp. Sixspot Prickleback. 14 cm (5 1/2 in). Mendocino, northern California to Diablo
Cove, central California. Inshore to 26 m (85 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Lumpenella longirostris (Evermann and Goldsborough 1907). Longsnout Prickleback. 41.1
cm (16.4 in). Sea of Japan to Bering Sea to northern Washington, 47o50' N. 25-1,141 m
(83-3,765 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Allen and Smith 1988, Grigor'ev 1992, RACE,
Alaska).
Lumpenella maculatus (Fries 1837). Daubed Shanny. 18 cm (7.1 in). Japan Sea, Okhotsk
Sea, Beaufort Sea and Bering Sea, along Aleutian Is. (Unalaska I.) to Puget Sound, Washington;
also North Atlantic. 15-400 m (50-1,320 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Allen and Smith
1988, Alaska).
Lumpenella sagitta Wilimovsky 1956. Snake Prickleback. 51.9 cm (20.8 cm). Sea of Japan
and Bering Sea (St. Lawrence I.) and Aleutian I. (Adak I.) to San Francisco, northern California.
0-425 (0-1,403 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Allen and Smith 1988, Alaska).
Lumpenus fabricii (Valenciennes 1836). Slender Eelblenny. 36.5 cm (14.6 in).
Circumpolar. Japan Sea, Okhotsk Sea, Beaufort Sea to southeastern Alaska. Intertidal to 175 m
(578 ft). (Alaska).
Lumpenus medius (Reinhardt 1837). Stout Eelblenny. 28 cm (11.2 in). Japan Sea,
Kamchatka Peninsula, Okhotsk Sea, Beaufort Sea to southestern Alaska (Auke bay); North
Atlantic. 15-160 m (50-528 ft). (Alaska).
Phytichthys chirus (Jordan and Gilbert 1880). Ribbon Prickleback. 21.1 cm (8.4 in).
Aleutian Is. to southern California. Intertidal to 12 m (40 ft). (Alaska).
Plagiogrammus hopkinsi Bean 1894. Crisscross Prickleback. 20 cm (7.75 in). Pacific
Grove, central California to San Nicolas I., southern California. Intertidal to 21 m (70 ft).
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Plectobranchus evides Gilbert 1890. Bluebarred Prickleback. 14 cm (5.5 in).
British Columbia to San Diego, southern California. 84-274 m (276-900 ft). (Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et
al. 1983).
Poroclinus rothrocki Bean 1890. Whitebarred Prickleback. 25 cm (10 in). Southeastern
Bering Sea and Aleutian Is. (Amchitka I.) to San Diego, southern California. 17-204 m (7-
672 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, RACE, SCCWRP, Alaska).
Stichaeus punctatus (Fabricius 1780). Arctic Shanny. 22 cm (8.8 in). Beaufort Sea to
Skidegate Inlet, British Columbia, Japan Sea, Okhotsk Sea, North Atlantic. 1-100 m (3.3-330
ft). (Alaska).
Xiphister atropurpureus (Kittlitz 1858). Black Prickleback. 32.3 cm (12.9 in). Kodiak I.,
Alaska to Rio Santo Tomas, northern Baja California. Intertidal to 8 m (26 ft). (Eschmeyer et
al. 1983, Alaska).
Xiphister mucosus (Girard 1858). Rock Prickleback. 58.6 cm (23.4 in). Port San Juan,
southeastern Alaska to Santa Cruz I., southern California and Pt. Arguello, central California.
Intertidal to 18 m (60 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Alaska).
Cryptacanthodes aleutensis (Gilbert 1896). Dwarf Wrymouth. 31 cm (12.4 in).
Southeastern Bering Sea and Aleutian Is. (Unalaska I.) to Eureka, northern California. 28-350
m (92.4-1,150 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Alaska).
Cryptacanthodes giganteus (Kittlitz 1858). Giant Wrymouth. 117 cm (46 in). Unalaska I.,
Aleutian Is. to Humboldt Bay, northern California. 6.1-402 m (20-1,326 ft). (Eschmeyer et
al. 1983, RACE, Alaska).
Apodichthys flavidus Girard 1854. Penpoint Gunnel. 46 cm (1.5 ft). Kodiak I., Alaska to Santa
Barbara I., southern California. Intertidal. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Apodichthys fucorum Jordan and Gilbert 1880. Rockweed Gunnel. 23 cm (9 in). Banks I.,
British Columbia to Punta Escarpada, north-central Baja California. Intertidal to 9.1 m (30
ft). (Miller and Lea 1972, Eschmeyer et al. 1983). Also known as Xererpes .
Pholis clemensi Rosenblatt 1964. Longfin Gunnel. 13.4 cm (5.4 in). Gulf of Alaska to Arena
Cove, northern California. 7.3-64 m (24-210 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Alaska).
Pholis fasciata (Bloch and Schneider 1801). Banded Gunnel. 30.0 cm (12 in). Japan and
Okhotsk Sea to Bering Sea, possibly Gulf of Alaska (Kodiak I.); North Atlantic. Surface to 30 m
(99 ft). (Alaska).
Pholis gilli Evermann and Goldsborough 1907. Bering Gunnel. 18.9 cm (7.6 in). Bering Sea.
Shallow waters. (Alaska).
Pholis laeta (Cope 1873). Crescent Gunnel. 25 cm (10 in). Bering Sea to Aleutian I. to
Crescent City, northern California. Intertidal to 73 m (240 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Pholis ornata (Girard 1854). Saddleback Gunnel. 30 cm (1 ft). Vancouver I., British
Columbia to Carmel Beach, central California. Intertidal to 37 m (120 ft). (Eschmeyer et al.
1983).
Pholis schultzi Hubbs, in Schultz, 1931. Red Gunnel. 13 cm (5 in). Queen Charlotte Island,
British Columbia to Diablo Cove, central California. Intertidal to 18 m (60 ft). (Eschmeyer et
al. 1983).
Rhodymenichthys dolichogaster (Pallas 1814). Stippled Gunnel. 25 cm (10 iin). Japan Sea to
Okhotsk Sea to eastern Bering Sea (Norton Sound) and Aleutian Is. Intertidal to 55 m (182 ft).
(Alaska).
Ulvicola sanctaerosae Gilbert and Starks, in Gilbert, 1897. Kelp Gunnel. 29 cm (11.25 in).
Pacific Grove, central California to Bahia Papalote, northern Baja California, including Isla
Guadalupe. To 12 m (40 ft). (Miller and Lea 1972, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Anarhichas orientalis Pallas 1814. Bering Wolffish. 123.7 cm (49.5 in). Hokkaido, Japan to
Okhotsk Sea, western Bering Sea, Beaufort Sea to northern Gulf of Alaska (Prince William
Sound). To 122 m (403 ft). (Alaska).
Anarrhichthys ocellatus Ayres 1855. Wolf-eel. 240 cm (8 ft). Sea of Japan, Okhotsk Sea,
southeastern Bering Sea and Aleutian Is. to Imperial Beach, southern California. Subtidal to
355 m (1,170 ft). (Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983, RACE, Alaska).
Ptilichthys goodei Bean 1881. Quillfish. 39.4 cm (15.8 in). Kuril Is., Russia, Okhotsk Sea, western Bering Sea and to central Oregon. 0-310 m (0-1,023 ft). (Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Alaska).
Zaprora silenus Jordan 1896. Prowfish. 89.2 cm (35.7 in). Hokkaido, Japan to Bering Sea and Aleutian Is. and to San Miguel I., southern California. 10-675 m (33 2,228 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Allen and Smith 1988, Alaska).
Scytalina cerdale Jordan and Gilbert 1880. Graveldiver. 16 cm (6.3 in). Aleutian Is. (Agattu I.) to Diablo Cove, central California. Intertidal to 7.6 m (25 ft). (Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Arctoscopus japonicus (Steindachner 1881). Sailfin Sandfish. 16.5 cm (6.6 in). Japan to
Okhotsk Sea to Akutan bay, Bering Sea. Doubtful record, Sitka, southeastern Alaska. 2-400 m
(6.6-1,320 ft). (Alaska).
Trichodon trichodon (Tilesius (ex Steller) 1813). Pacific Sandfish. 30.5 cm (1 ft).
Kamchatka, Russia to Bering Sea and to San Francisco, northern California. 20-375 (66-
1,238 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Allen and Smith 1988, Alaska).
Astroscopus zephyreus Gilbert and Starks 1896. Electric Stargazer. 52 cm (20.8 in).
Huntington Beach, southern California to Sechura Bay, Peru, including the Gulf of California.
(Jesus-Roldan et al. 1993).
Kathetostoma averruncus Jordan and Bollman 1890. Smooth Stargazer. 31 cm (12.25 in).
Piedras Blancas Pt., central California to Peru. 13-384 m (42-1,260 ft). (Eschmeyer et al.
1983).
Axoclinus carminalis (Jordanand Gilbert 1882). Carmine Triplefin. 3.2 cm (1.3 in). Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja California into central Gulf of California and southward to Oaxaca, Mexico. (Thomson et al. 1979).
Chiasmodon niger Johnson 1864. Black Swallower. Pt. St. George, northern
California, 41o44' N. 837 m (2,850 ft) (RACE).
Dysalotus oligoscolus .
Kali indica Lloyd 1909. Shortnose Swallower. 20.3 cm (8.1 in). Bering Sea (58o22'N,
175o01'W) southward. Cosmopolitan in tropical and temperate waters. 740-2,000 m
(2,442-6,600 ft). (Alaska).
Kali macrura (Parr 1933). Longnose Swallower.
Kali normani (Parr 1931). Needletooth Swallower. 15 cm (5.9 in). Oregon to South America.
To 4,325 m (14,273 ft). (Howe 1981).
Clinidae Kelpfishes, Fringeheads and other Clinids
Acanthemblemaria balanorum Brock 1940. Clubhead Blenny. Cabo San Lucas, southern Baja
California into southern Gulf of California and southward to Panama. (Thomson et al. 1979).
Acanthemblemaria crockeri Beebe and Tee-Van 1938. 5.1 cm (2 in). Cabo San Lucas, southern
Baja California into northern Gulf of California. (Thomson et al. 1979).
Alloclinus holderi (Lauderback, in Jordan and Starks, 1907). Island Kelpfish. 10 cm (4 in).
San Miguel I., southern California to Punta San Pablo, central Baja California. Subtidal to 91 m
(300 ft). (Miller and Lea 1972, Eschmeyer et al. 1983, National Park Service, SCCWRP).
Chaenopsis alepidota (Gilbert 1890). Orangethroat Pikeblenny. 15 cm (6 in). Anacapa I.,
southern California to Bahia Banderas, Mexico including Gulf of California. To 11 m (36 ft).
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Coralliozetus micropes (Beebe and Tee-Van 1938). Scarletfin Blenny. Bahia Magdalena,
southern Baja California into upper Gulf of California. (Thomson et al. 1979).
Coralliozetus rosenblatti Stephens 1963. Spikefin Blenny. Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja
California into northern Gulf of California. (Thomson et al. 1979).
Cryptotrema corallinum Gilbert 1890. Deepwater Kelpfish. 13 cm (5 in). Santa Cruz I.,
southern California to Bahia San Quintin, northern Baja California. 24-91 m (78-300 ft).
(Miller and Lea, 1972, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Emblemaria hypacanthus (Jenkins and Evermann 1889). Signal Blenny. 5.1 cm (2 in). Cabo
San Lucas, southern Baja California and throughout Gulf of California. (Thomson et al. 1979).
Exerpes asper (Jenkins and Evermann 1889). Sargassum Blenny. 6.4 cm (2.6 in). Bahia
Magdalena, southern Baja California northward into Upper Gulf of California. Shallow waters.
(Thomson et al. 1979).
Gibbonsia elegans (Cooper 1864). Spotted Kelpfish. 16 cm (6.25 in). Piedras Blancas Pt.,
central California to Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja California, including Isla Guadalupe. To
56 m (185 ft). (Miller and Lea 1972, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Gibbonsia metzi Hubbs 1927. Striped Kelpfish. 24 cm (9.25 in). Vancouver I., British
Columbia to Punta Rompiente, central Baja California. Intertidal to 27 m (90 ft). (Miller and
Lea 1972, Eschmeyer et al. 1983 , RACE).
Gibbonsia montereyensis Hubbs 1927. Crevice Kelpfish. 15 cm (6 in). British Columbia to
Rio Santo Tomas, northern Baja California. 15-37 m (48-120 ft). (Miller and Lea 1972,
Eschmeyer et al. 1983). G. erythra is a synonym (Stepien and Rosenblatt 1991).
Heterostichus rostratus Girard 1854. Giant Kelpfish. 61 cm (2 ft). British Columbia to Cabo
San Lucas, southern Baja California, including Isla Guadalupe. Intertidal to 40 m (132 ft).
(Miller and Lea 1972, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Labrisomus multiporosus Hubbs 1953. Porehead Blenny. Bahia de Sebastian Vizcaino into
upper Gulf of California and southward to Peru and Islas Galapagos. (Thomson et al. 1979).
Labrisomus xanti Gill 1860. Largemouth Blenny. 17.8 cm (7.1 in). Bahia de Sebastian
Vizcaino, southern Baja California into Gulf of California and to Bahia Tenacatita, Jalisco,
Mexico. (Thomson et al. 1979).
Malacoctenus hubbsi Springer 1959. Redside Bllenny. 8.9 cm (3.6 in). Bahia de Sebastian
Vizcaino, central Baja California into northern Gulf of California and southward to Acapulco,
Mexico. Shallow waters to 7.6 m (25 ft). (Thomson et al. 1979).
Malacoctenus zacae Springer 1959. Zaca Blenny. Cabo San Lucas, southern Baja California
southward to Acapulco, Mexico. (Thomson et al. 1979).
Neoclinus blanchardi Girard 1858. Sarcastic Fringehead. 30 cm (1 ft). San Francisco to Isla
Cedros, central Baja California. 3-73 m (10-240 ft). (Carlisle 1969, Miller and Lea 1972,
Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Neoclinus stephensae Hubbs 1953. Yellowfin Fringehead. 10 cm (4 in). Monterey Bay,
central California to Punta San Hipolito, central Baja California. 3-27 m (10-90 ft). (Miller
and Lea 1972, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Neoclinus uninotatus Hubbs 1953. Onespot Fringehead. 25 cm (9.75 in). Bodega Bay,
northern California to northern Baja California. 3-27 m (10-90 ft). (Eschmeyer et al.
1983).
Paraclinus integripinnis (Smith 1880). Reef Finspot. 6.4 cm (2.5 in). Naples, southern
California to Bahia Almejas, southern Baja California. Intertidal to 15 m (50 ft). (Miller and
Lea 1972, Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Norton, pers. comm.).
Paraclinus sini Hubbs 1952. Flapscale Blenny. 5.2 cm (2.1 in). Laguna Ojo de Liebre
(Scammon's Lagoon), central Baja California into northern Gulf of California. Intertidal.
(Thomson et al. 1979).
Protemblemaria bicirris (Hildebrand 1946). Warthead Blenny. Bahia Magdalena, southern
Baja California and throughout Gulf of California. (Thomson et al. 1979).
Protemblemaria lucasana Stephens 1963. Cabo San Lucas, southern Baja California into
central Gulf of California. (Thomson et al. 1979).
Stathmonotus sinuscalifornici (Chabanaud 1942). Worm Blenny. 6.4 cm (2.6 in). Cabo San
Lucas, southern Baja California into northern Gulf of California. (Thomson et al. 1979).
Xenomedea rhodopyga Rosenblatt and Taylor 1971. Redrump Blenny. 6.4 cm (2.6 in). Cabo
San Lucas, southern Baja California into northern Gulf of California. 0.6
30 m (20-99 ft).
(Thomson et al. 1979).
Hypsoblennius gentilis (Girard 1854). Bay Blenny. 15 cm (5.75 in). Monterey Bay, central
California to Gulf of California. To 24 m (80 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Hypsoblennius gilberti (Jordan 1882). Rockpool Blenny. 17 cm (6.75 in). Pt. Conception,
California to Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja California. Intertidal to 18 m (60 ft). (Miller
and Lea 1972, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Hypsoblennius jenkinsi (Jordan and Evermann 1896). Mussel Blenny. 13 cm (5 in). Coal Oil
Pt., Santa Barbara Co., southern California to Puerta Marquis, Mexico, including Gulf of
California. To 21 m (70 ft). (Miller and Lea 1972, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Ophioblennius steindachneri Jordan and Evermann 1898. Panamic Fanged Blenny. 17.8 cm
(7.1 in). Bahia de Sebastian Vizcaino, central Baja California into the northern Gulf of
California and southward to Peru. Shallow water. (Thomson et al. 1979).
Icosteus aenigmaticus Lockington 1880. Ragfish. 213 cm (7 ft.). Japan to southeastern Alaska (Yakutat Bay and Petersburg) and Pt. Loma, southern California. 18-1,010 m (60-3,333 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Alaska).
Gobiesox eugrammus Briggs 1955. Lined Clingfish. 5.7 cm (2.25 in). Bird Rock, southern
California to Punta Banda, northern Baja and Isla Guadalupe, north-central Baja California. 9-
82 m (30-270 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Gobiesox maeandricus (Girard 1858). Northern Clingfish. 17 cm (6.8 in). Southeastern
Alaska (Mud Bay, Revillagigedo I.) to northern Baja California (between Isla Guadalupe and
mainland on drifting kelp). Intertidal to 7.9 m (26 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Alaska).
Gobiesox papillifer Gilbert 1890. Bearded Clingfish. 5.7 cm (2.25 in). San Pedro, southern
California to Panama Bay. Intertidal. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Gobiesox pinniger Gilbert 1890. Tadpole Clingfish. 10.2 cm (4.1 in). Cabo San Lucas,
southern Baja California into northern Gulf of California. Intertidal and subtidal. (Thomson et
al. 1979).
Gobiesox rhessodon Smith 1881. California Clingfish. 6.4 cm (2.5 in). Pismo Beach, central
California to central Baja California. Intertidal to 11 m (35 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Rimicola dimorpha Briggs 1955. Southern Clingfish. 3.2 cm (1.25 in). Northern Channel Is.,
southern California to Islas San Benito, central Baja California. Inshore. (Eschmeyer et al.
1983).
Rimicola eigenmanni (Gilbert 1890). Slender Clingfish. 5.7 cm (2.25 in). Near San Pedro,
southern California to Bahia San Juanico, southern Baja California. Intertidal to 15 m (48 ft).
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Rimicola muscarum (Meek and Pierson 1895). Kelp Clingfish. 7 cm (2.75 in). Southeastern
Alaska (Bartlett Cove, Glacier Bay) to Bahia Todos Santos, northern Baja California. Intertidal.
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Alaska).
Tomicodon boehlkei Briggs 1955. Cortez Clingfish. 6.3 cm (2.5 in). Cabo San Lucas, southern
Baja California to northern Gulf of California. Intertidal. (Thomson et al. 1979).
Tomicodon lumeralis (Gilbert 1890). Sonora Clingfish. 8.3 cm (3.3 in). Cabo San Lucas,
southern British Columbia into northern Gulf of California. Intertidal. (Thomson et al. 1979).
Tomicodon zebra Jordan and Gilbert 1882. Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja
California...(Cruz Aguero et al. 1994).
Ammodytes hexapterus Pallas 1814. Pacific Sand Lance. 27 cm (10.5 in). Sea of Japan to Arctic Alaska, Bering Sea to Balboa I., southern California. Intertidal to 100 m (330 ft) probably to 275 m (908 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983 , Allen and Smith 1988).
Synchiropus atrilabiatus (Garman 1899). Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja California...(Cruz Aguero et al. 1994).
Dormitator latifrons (Richardson 1844). Pacific Fat Sleeper. To 30 cm (1 ft). Reported to 61 cm (2 ft). Palos Verdes, southern California to Ecuador. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Acanthogobius flavimanus (Temminck and Schlegel 1845). Yellowfin Goby. 25 cm (9.75 in)
here, 30 cm (1 ft) in Japan. Japan, China, Korea; San Francisco Bay and other central and
southern California bays and estuaries, southward to at least Mission Bay. (Eschmeyer et al.
1983, Shane pers. commun.).
Barbulifer pantherinus (Pellegrin 1901). Panther Goby. 5.1 cm (2 in). Cabo San Lucas,
southern Baja California into central Gulf of California. Subtidal to at least 20 m (66 ft).
(Thomson et al. 1979).
Bathygobius ramosus Ginsburg 1947. Panamic Frillfin. 11.4 cm (4.6 in). Bahia Magdalena,
southern Baja California into northern Gulf of California and southward to northern Peru.
(Thomson et al. 1979).
Chriolepis zebra Ginsburg 1938. Gecko Goby. Cabo San Lucas, southern Baja California to
central Gulf of California. 1.5-32 m (5-106 ft). (Thomson et al. 1979).
Clevelandia ios (Jordan and Gilbert 1882). Arrow Goby. 5.7 cm (2.25 in). Rivers Inlet,
British Columbia to north-central Baja California. Intertidal. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Coryphopterus nicholsi (Bean 1882). Blackeye Goby. 16 cm (6.3 in) (Howe 1981).
Northern British Columbia to south of Punta Rompiente, central Baja California. Intertidal to
136 m (450 ft). (Miller and Lea 1972, Eschmeyer et al. 1983, SCCWRP).
Coryphopterus urospilus Ginsberg 1938. Redlight Goby. 6.4 cm (2.6 in). Bahia Magdalena,
southern Baja California to northern Gulf of California and southward to Columbia. Subtidal to
38 m (125 ft). (Thomson et al. 1979).
Eucyclogobius newberryi (Girard 1856). Tidewater Goby. 5.7 cm (2.25 in). Del Norte Co.,
northern California to Del Mar, southern California. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Gillichthys mirabilis Cooper 1863. Longjaw Mudsucker. 21 cm (8.25 in). Tomales Bay,
northern California to Gulf of California. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Gobionellus sagittula (Günther 1861). Longtail Goby. 20 cm (8 in). San Diego Bay, southern
California to Panama. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Gobiosoma nudum (Meek and Hidebrand 1928). Knobchin Goby. 2.5 cm (1 in). Punta
Marquis, southern Baja California to Cabo Pulmo, Gulf of California and from Mazatlan to
Colombia. (Thomson et al. 1979).
Gobius soporator Cuvier and Valenciennes 1837. Bahia Magdalena, southern
Baja California. (Cruz Aguero et al. 1994).
Gobulus crescentalis (Gilbert 1892). Crescent Goby. 6.1 cm (2.4 in). Laguna Ojo de Liebre
(Scammon's Lagoon), central Baja California into northern Gulf of California. (Thomson et al.
1979).
Gymneleotris seminudus (Gunther 1864). Splitbanded Goby. 5.1 cm (2 in). Bahia Magdalena,
southern Baja California into central Gulf of California and southward to Ecuador. (Thomson et
al. 1979).
Ilypnus gilberti (Eigenmann and Eigenmann 1888). Cheekspot Goby. 6.4 cm (2.5 in).
Tomales Bay, northern California to Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja California; also Gulf of
California. Mudflats, shallow bays. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Cruz Aguero et al. 1994).
Lepidogobius lepidus (Girard 1858). Bay Goby. 10 cm (4 in). Kegan Cover, southeastern
Alaska to Isla Cedros, central Baja California. Intertidal to 201 m (660 ft). (Eschmeyer et al.
1983, Alaska).
Lethops connectens Hubbs 1926. Halfblind Goby. 7 cm (2.8 in). Carmel, central California to
Cabo Colonet, northern Baja California. 0-18 m (0-59 ft). (Miller and Lea 1972, Howe
1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Lythrypnus dalli (Gilbert 1890). Bluebanded Goby. 6.4 cm (2.5 in). Morro Bay, central
California to Isla Guadalupe, north-central Baja California and Gulf of California. Intertidal to
76 m (250 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Lythrypnus pulchellus Ginsberg 1938. Gorgeous Goby. Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja
California to central Gulf of California. To 69 m (228 ft). (Thomson et al. 1979).
Lythrypnus zebra (Gilbert 1890). Zebra Goby. 5.7 cm (2.25 in). Carmel Bay, central
California to Isla Clarion, Mexico. Intertidal to 97 m (318 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Quietula y-cauda (Jenkins and Evermann 1888). Shadow Goby. 7 cm (2.75 in). Morro Bay,
central California to Gulf of California. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Tridentiger bifasciatus Steindachner 1881. Shimofuri Goby. 10.4 cm (4 in). Native to Asia.
Fresh and estuarine waters. Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, Pyramid Reservoir, San Luis
Reservoir, Piru Creek. (Matern and Fleming 1995, Matern pers. commun.).
Tridentiger trigonocephalus (Gill 1859). Chameleon Goby. 11 cm (4.5 in). Native to China,
Siberia, Japan. Primarily marine, San Francisco Bay and Los Angeles Harbor. (Eschmeyer et
al. 1983, Raquel 1988, Matern and Fleming 1995).
Typhlogobius californiensis Steindachner 1879. Blind Goby. 8.3 cm (3.25 in). San Simeon
Pt., central California to Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja California. Intertidal to 15 m (50
ft). (Miller and Lea 1972, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Chaetodipterus zonatus (Girard 1858). Pacific Spadefish. 65 cm (25.5 in). San Diego,
southern California to northern Peru. To 46 m (150 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Luvarus imperialis Rafinesque 1810. Louvar. 1.9 m (6.2 ft). Worldwide; Washington to Chile in eastern Pacific. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Matarese et al. 1989).
Zanclus canescens (Linnaeus 1758). Moorish Idol. 22.90 cm (9.2 in). Indo-Pacific; Cabo San Lucas, southern Baja California and southern Gulf of California, southward to Panama. 1.5-12 m (5-40 ft). (Thomson et al. 1979).
Acanthurus achilles Shaw 1803. Achilles Tang. 25 cm (10 in). Indo-Pacific; Cabo San Lucas, southern Baja California. (Thomson et al. 1979).
Sphyraena argentea Girard 1854. Pacific Barracuda. 122 cm (4 ft). Kodiak I., Alaska to Cabo
San Lucas, southern Baja California. Surface to 38 m (120 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983,
Alaska, Love, pers. obs.).
Sphyraena lucasana Gill 1863. Mexican Barracuda. 60 cm (24 in). Bahia Magdalena,
southern Baja California into Gulf of California and southward to Panama.
(Goodson 1988).
Aphanophus carbo Lowe 1839. Black Scabbordfish. 120 cm (4 ft). Atlantic, rare Pacific and
Indian Oceans; British Columbia to California. 180-1,829+ m (594-6,036 ft). (Howe
1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Assuger anzac (Alexander 1917). Razorback Scabbordfish. 237 cm (7.75 ft). Nearly
worldwide, tropical and temperate seas; Pt. Dume, southern California to Chile. Shallowest in
north Pacific. 150 m (492 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Benthodesmus elongatus (Clarke 1879). Frostfish. 122 cm (4 ft). Caribbean, warmer waters
of north Atlantic; British Columbia to central California (Matarese et al. 1989), off Chile. 0-
390+ m (1,287 ft). (Howe 1981, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Benthodesmus tenuis (Günther, 1877). Javelinfish. Many sites: Japan, Philippines, Gulf of
Mexico, southern Atlantic and mid-Pacific; also British Columbia. (Peden and Hughes 1986).
Diplospinus multistriatus Maul 1948. Lined Cutlassfish. 91 cm (3 ft). Worldwide tropical
and temperate seas; off southern California. 100-1,000 m (330-3,300 ft). (Clarke and
Wagner 1976, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Gempylus serpens Cuvier 1829. Snake Mackerel. 152 cm (5 ft). Worldwide in warm seas;
San Pedro, southern California to Chile. Surface to 1,006 m (3,300 ft). (Eschmeyer et al.
1983).
Lepidocybium flavobrunneum (Smith 1849). Escolar. 183 m+ (6 ft+). Worldwide in
tropical and temperate seas; southern California to Peru. To 201 m (660 ft). (Eschmeyer et
al. 1983).
Lepidopus fitchi Rosenblatt and Wilson 1987. Pacific Scabbordfish. 102 cm
(3.4 ft). Cape Kiwanda, Oregon to the Gulf of California; Ecuador to northern
Peru . To 503 m (1,660 ft). (Howe 1981, Rosenblatt and Wilson 1987).
Ruvettus pretiosus Cocco 1829. Oilfish. 203 cm (6.7 ft), reported to 305 cm (10 ft.). All
warm seas; Encinitas, southern California to Peru. Pelagic to 198 m+ (650 ft+). (Eschmeyer
et al. 1983).
Trichiurus nitens Garman 1899. 112 cm (44 in). Worldwide in warmer seas. San Pedro,
southern California to Peru. 5.5-384 m (18-1,260 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Allothunnus fallai Serventy 1948. Slender Tuna. 96 cm (38 in). Warm seas of Southern
Hemisphere; one report from Los Angeles-Long Beach Harbor, southern California.
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Auxis rochei (Risso 1810). Bullet Mackerel. 51 cm (20 in). Worldwide in warm seas;
Redondo Beach, southern California to Peru. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Auxis thazard (Lacepede 1800). Frigate Mackerel. 51 cm (20 in). Worldwide in warm seas;
Santa Catalina I., southern California to Peru. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Euthynnus affinis (Cantor 1849). Kawakawa. 91 cm (3 ft.). Warm waters of Indian Ocean,
western and central Pacific; occasionally in southern California. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Euthynnus lineatus Kishinouye 1920. Black Skipjack. 99 cm (3 1/4 ft). San Simeon, central
California to Colombia and Islas Galapagos. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Katsuwonus pelamis (Linnaeus 1758). Skipjack Tuna. 102 cm (40 in). All temperate and
tropical seas; Prince William Sound, southeastern Alaska?; Vancouver I., British Columbia to
Chile. Surface to 100 m (330 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983 , Boggs 1992, Alaska).
Sarda chiliensis (Cuvier 1832). 102 cm (40 in). 2 pops. Alaska to southern Baja California,
Peru and Chile. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Scomber japonicus Houttuyn 1782. 64 cm (25 in). Worldwide in temperate and subtropical
seas; Prince William Sound, southeastern Alaska to Mexico. 0-300 m (0
990 ft).
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983 , Matarese et al. 1989, Alaska).
Scomberomorus concolor (Lockington 1879). Gulf Sierra. 72 cm (28.5 in). Monterey Bay,
central California to Mexico. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Scomberomorus sierra Jordan and Starks 1895. Pacific Sierra. 81 cm (32 in). La Jolla,
southern California to Peru and Islas Galapagos. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Thunnus alalunga (Bonnaterre 1788). Albacore. 152 cm (5.1 ft). Worldwide in temperate
seas. Prince William Sound, Alaska to Chile. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Thunnus albacores (Bonnaterre 1788). Yellowfin Tuna. 193 cm (6.3 ft). Kodiak I., Gulf of
Alaska? Morro Bay, central California to Peru; Worldwide in tropical and temperate seas.
Surface to about 280 m (924 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Squire 1987 , Boggs 1992,
Alaska).
Thunnus obesus (Lowe 1839). Bigeye Tuna. 244 cm (8 ft.). Worldwide in warmer seas; Iron
Springs, central Washington to Peru and Islas Galapagos. Surface to about 420 m (1,386 ft).
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Boggs 1992).
Thunnus thynnus (Linnaeus 1758). Bluefin Tuna. 430 cm (14.3 ft) Shelikof Strait, Alaska to
southern Baja California, across to Japan and Philippines. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Alaska).
Xiphias gladius Linnaeus 1758. Swordfish. 457 cm (15 ft). Worldwide, in tropical and temperate seas; south of Vancouver Island, British Columbia southward. To greater than 600 m (1,980). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Harbison and Janssen 1987, Squire 1987).
Istiophorus platypterus (Shaw and Nodder 1792). Sailfish. 328 cm (10.75 ft). Worldwide in
warm seas. Dana Pt., southern California to Chile. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Oliphant 1991).
Makaira indica (Cuvier 1832). Black Marlin. 4.5 m (14.75 ft). Pacific and Indian Oceans,
occasionally Atlantic; southern California. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Makaira nigricans Lacepede 1802. Blue Marlin. 4.5 m (14.7 ft). Warm waters of Atlantic and
Pacific; southern California. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Tetrapturus angustirostris Tanaka 1915. Shortbill Spearfish. 2.4 m (8 ft). Warm water of
Pacific, perhaps Atlantic; Cape Mendocino, central California to Chile. To about 380 m (1,254
ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Boggs 1992).
Tetrapturus audax (Philippi 1887). Striped Marlin. 4.1 m (13.4 ft). Pacific and Indian
Oceans; off Winchester Bay, Oregon southward. To 289 m (953 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983,
Bedford and Hagerman 1983, Hill and Haight 1985).
Icichthys lockingtoni Jordan and Gilbert 1880. Medusafish. 46 cm (18.4 in). Japan and Gulf
of Alaska to about Punta Eugenia, central Baja California. Surface to 91 m (300 ft). (Ahlstrom et al. 1976, Eschmeyer et al. 1983,
Alaska).
Cubiceps paradoxus Butler 1979. Longfin Cigarfish. 70 cm (27.5 in).
Atlantic and Pacific.
Nomeus gronovii (Gmelin, 1788). Man-fo-War Fish. 25 cm (10 in). Nearly worldwide in tropical waters; eastern Pacific, Punta Gorda, Baja California. (Fitch 1953, Robins and Ray 1986).
Peprilus simillimus (Ayres 1860). Pacific Pompano. 28 cm (11 in). Queen Charlotte Sound,
British Columbia to Isla Cedros, central Baja and Gulf of California. 2.4
182 m (7.9-600 ft).
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983, SCCWRP, Shane pers. commun.).
Psenes pellucidus Lutken 1880. Bluefin Driftfish. 51 cm (20 in). Tropical and temperate
waters; Catalina I. southern California to Punta Eugenia, central Baja California. (Ahlstrom et al. 1976, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Psenes sio Haedrich 1970. 24 cm (9 1/2 in). Eastern Pacific; southern California to off Islas Galapagos.
(Ahlstrom et al. 1976, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Tetragonurus cuvieri Risso 1810. Smalleye Squaretail. 63.5 cm (25.4 in). North Pacific;
Japan to Alaska (south of Aleutian Is., about 45oN) to Isla Cedros, central Baja California. 18-
366 m (60-1,200 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Ancyclopsetta dendritica . Threespot Flounder. 30 cm (12 in). Bahia
Magdalena, southern Baja California into Gulf of California and southward to
Ecuador. (Goodson 1988).
Citharichthys fragilis Gilbert 1890. Gulf Sanddab. 14 cm (5.5 in). Manhatten Beach,
southern California to Gulf of California. 18-347 m (60-1,138 ft). (Eschmeyer et al.
1983).
Citharichthys sordidus (Girard 1854). Pacific Sanddab. 41 cm (16 in). Sea of Japan to
Bering Sea to Cabo San Lucas, southern Baja California. 0-549 m (0-1,800 ft). (Eschmeyer
et al. 1983, Allen and Smith 1988).
Citharichthys stigmaeus Jordan and Gilbert 1882. Speckled Sanddab. 17 cm (6.75 in). Prince
William Sound, Alaska to Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja California. Nearshore to 607 m
(2,004 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Orsi et al. 1991, SCCWRP).
Citharichthys xanthostigma Gilbert 1890. Longfin Sanddab. 25 cm (10 in). Monterey Bay,
central California to Costa Rica, including Gulf of California. 2.4-201 m (8-660 ft).
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Cyclopsetta panamensis (Steindachner 1875). Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja
California...(Cruz Aguero et al. 1994).
Etropus crossotus Jordan and Gilbert 1888. Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja
California...(Cruz Aguero et al. 1994).
Hippoglossina stomata Eigenmann and Eigenmann 1890. Bigmouth Sole. 40 cm (15.75 in).
Monterey Bay, central California to Gulf of California. 7-253 m (24-834 ft). (Eschmeyer et
al. 1983, RACE, SCCWRP).
Paralichthys californicus (Ayres 1859). California Halibut. 152 cm (5 ft). Quillayute
River, northern Washington to Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja California. Nearshore to 183 m
(600 ft). (Miller and Lea 1972, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Paralichthys woolmani Jordan and William 1897. 58.1 cm (28 in). Bahia Magdalena, southern
Baja California to Paita, Peru. (Fitch 1953, Cruz Aguero et al. 1994).
Xystreurys liolepis Jordan and Gilbert 1880. Fantail Sole. 53 cm (21 in). Monterey Bay,
central California to Gulf of California. 4.6-105 m (15-348 ft). (Carlisle 1969, Eschmeyer
et al. 1983).
Atheresthes evermanni Jordan and Starks 1904. Kamchatka Flounder. 78 cm (31.2 in).
Japan to Bering Sea and western Gulf of Alaska. 25-1,100 m (83-3,630 ft). (Alaska).
Atheresthes stomias (Jordan and Gilbert 1880). Arrowtooth Flounder. 84.8 cm (2.8 ft).
Bering Sea to San Simeon, central California. San Pedro record of Miller and Lea (1972) a
mistakenly identified Lyopsetta exilis . 12-900 m (40-2,970 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983,
Allen and Smith 1988, Alaska).
Clidoderma asperrimum (Temminck and Schlegel 1846). Roughscale Sole 56.7 cm (22.7 in).
North Pacific; Japan, Korea, west Kamchatka, Bering Sea and Aleutian Is. to Punta Gorda,
Mendocino Co., northern California. 335 - 1,006 m (1,110-3,320 ft.). (Hart 1973,
Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Lea et al. 1989, Alaska).
Embassichthys bathybius (Gilbert 1890). Deepsea Sole. 47 cm (18.5 in). Northern Japan to
Bering Sea and Gulf of Alaska to Mexican border. 320-1,433 m (l,050
4,700 ft).
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Alaska).
Eopsetta exilis (Jordan and Gilbert 1880). Slender Sole. 35 cm (13.75 in). Gulf of Alaska
(east of Kodiak I. - North Albatross Bank) to Isla Cedros, central Baja California. 10-998 m
(33-3,294 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, RACE, SCCWRP, Alaska).
Eopsetta jordani (Lockington 1879). Petrale Sole. 70 cm (29.5 in). Kupreanof Pt., western
Gulf of Alaska to Islas Coronado, northern Baja California. 0-550 m (0
1,815 ft).
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Allen and Smith 1988, Alaska).
Errex zachirus (Lockington 1879). Rex Sole. 59 cm (23.5 m). Bering Sea and Aleutian Is.
(Stalemate Bank) to Isla Cedros, central Baja California. 0-863 m (0
2,850 ft).
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983, RACE, Alaska).
Glyptocephalus stelleri (Schmidt 1904). Long Flounder. 33.5 cm (13.4 in). Japan Sea to
Kuril Is. to Bering Sea (off Cape Serichef, Unimak I.). 20-700 m (66-2,310 ft). (Alaska).
Hippoglossoides elassodon Jordan and Gilbert 1880. Flathead Sole. 52 cm (21 in). Northern
Kurile I. to Bering Sea and to Monterey, central California. 0-1,050 m (0
3,465 ft).
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Allen and Smith 1988, Alaska).
Hippoglossoides robustus Gill and Townsend 1897. Bering Flounder. 40.1 cm (16 in). Japan
Sea, Chukchi Sea to Bering Sea northwest of Akuten I. 18-425 m (59
1,403 ft). (Allen and
Smith 1988).
Hippoglossus stenolepis Schmidt 1904. Pacific Halibut. 267 cm (8.75 ft). Sea of Japan,
southern Chukchi Sea to Bering Sea and to Punta Camalu, Baja California. 6-1,110 m (20-
3,663 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Allen and Smith 1988, Alaska).
Hypsopsetta guttulata (Girard 1856). Diamond Turbot. 46 cm (1.5 ft). Cape Mendocino,
northern California to Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja California, Gulf of California. 1.5-82 m
(5-270 ft) (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Cruz Aguero et al. 1994, RACE).
Microstomus pacificus (Lockington 1879). Dover Sole. 76.2 cm (2.5 ft). Southeastern
Bering Sea and Aleutian Is. (Stalemate Bank) to Bahia San Cristobal, central Baja California.
7-1,281 m (24-4,230 ft). (Knaggs and Lea 1975, Eschmeyer et al. 1983, RACE, SCCWRP,
Alaska).
Platichthys stellatus (Pallas 1814 or 1787). Starry Flounder. 91 cm (3 ft). Japan,
Korea, Beaufort Sea, Canadian Arctic (to Bathurst Inlet, Northwest Territories), Bering Sea and
Aleutian Is. (to Attu I.) to Los Angeles Harbor, southern California. 0-375 m (1,238 ft).
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Allen and Smith 1988).
Pleuronectes asper Pallas 1814. Yellowfin sole. 45 cm (18 in). Korea through Bering Sea and
Chukchi Sea (northeast of Cape Lisburne), south through Aleutian Is. (Attu I.) and to Barkley
Sound, British Columbia. 10-600 m (33-1,980 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Allen and
Smith 1988).
Pleuronectes bilineatus (Ayres 1855). Rock Sole. 60 cm (23.5 in). Southern Japan to St.
Laurence I. and Aleutian I. (Stalemate Bank)to Tanner Bank, southern California. 0-575 m
(1,898 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Allen and Smith 1988, Alaska).
Pleuronectes glacialis Pallas 1776. Arctic Flounder. 35 cm (14 in). Arctic Russia to
Labrador, Beaufort Sea to southeastern Bering Sea. 0-91 m (0-300 ft). (Alaska).
Pleuronectes isolepis (Lockington 1880). Butter Sole. 55 cm (21.75 in). Southeastern
Bering Sea and Aleutian Is. (Amchitka I.) to Ventura, southern California. 6-425 m (20-
1,404 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Allen and Smith 1988, RACE, Alaska).
Pleuronectes obscurus Hertzenstein 1891. Dark Flounder. 40+ cm (16+ in). Korea, Yellow
Sea, Kuril I. and Okhotsk Sea. Doubtful Alaska record. (Alaska).
Pleuronectes proboscidens (Gilbert 1896). Longhead Dab. 41.6 cm (16.6 in). Okhotsk Sea
and Chukchi Sea (Kotzebue Sound) and Bering Sea north of Unimak I. 10
125 m (33-413 ft).
(Alaska).
Pleuronectes quadrituberculatus Pallas 1814. Alaska Plaice. 61.3 cm (2 ft). Japan Sea to
Chukchi Sea (Point Hope), Bering Sea south to Unalaska I. and to northwestern Gulf of Alaska
(Kayak I.) and to Washington State. 6-475 m (20-1,568 ft). (Alaska).
Pleuronectes sakhalinensis (Hubbs 1915). Sakhalin Flounder. 31 cm (12.4 in). Okhotsk Sea
to east-central Bering Sea. 20-95 m (66-314 ft). (Alaska).
Pleuronectes vetulus (Girard 1854). English Sole. 57 cm (22.5 in). Nunivak I., Bering Sea
and Aleutian Is. (Agattu I.) to Bahia San Cristobal, central Baja California. 0-555 m (0-
1,832 ft). (Knaggs and Lea1975, Eschmeyer et al. 1983, RACE, SCCWRP, Alaska).
Pleuronectes vetulus x Pleuronectes stellatus . Hybrid Sole or Forkline Sole. 46 cm (1.5 ft).
Bering Sea? Puget Sound, Washington to San Francisco, northern California. 20-660 m (66-
2,165 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, RACE, Alaska).
Pleuronichthys coenosus Girard 1854. C-O Turbot. 36 cm (14 in). Southestern Alaska
(Sitka?) to Bahia San Quintin, northern Baja California. 0-350 m (0-1,150 ft).
(Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Alaska).
Pleuronichthys decurrens Jordan and Gilbert 1880. Curlfin Turbot. 37 cm (14.5 in). Bering
Sea to Isla Cedros, central Baja California. 7.6-532 m (25-1,746 ft). (Eschmeyer et al.
1983, Alaska).
Pleuronichthys ocellatus Starks and Thompson 1910. Bahia Magdalena,
southern Baja California...(Cruz Aguero et al. 1994).
Pleuronichthys ritteri Starks and Morris 1907. Spotted Turbot. 29 cm (11.5 in). Morro
Bay, central California to Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja California. Inshore to 86 m (285
ft). (Carlisle 1969, Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Cruz-Aguero et al. 1994 ).
Pleuronicthys verticalis Jordan and Gilbert 1880. Hornyhead Turbot. 37 cm (14.5 in).
Oregon to at least Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja California; isolated population in Gulf of
California. 5-201 m (18-660 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Cruz-Aguero et al. 1994,
SCCWRP).
Psettichthys melanostictus Girard 1854. Sand Sole. 63 cm (24.75 in). Southeastern Bering
Sea and Aleutian Is. (Unalaska I.) to Redondo Beach, southern California. 1-325 m (3-1,073
ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Allen and Smith 1988, Alaska).
Reinhardtius hippoglossoides (Walbaum 1792). Greenland Halibut. 102 cm (3.4 ft). North
Atlantic and North Pacific; Sea of Japan, Chukchi Sea to Bering Sea and to just below US-
Mexican Border. 14-2,000 m (46-6,600 ft). (Miller and Lea 1972, Eschmeyer et al. 1983,
Allen and Smith 1988, Alaska).
Bothus constellatus Jordan and Goss 1889. Bahia Magdalena, southern Baja California.. (Cruz Aguero et al. 1994).
Achirus mazatlanus (Steindachner 1869). Coronado Islands, northern Baja California to Gulf of California and southward along the west coast of Mexico. (Jordan 1923, Cruz Aguero et al. 1994). Jordan's Coronado captures reported as Achirus barnharti .
Symphurus atramentatus Jordan and Bollman 1889. Bahia Magdalena, southern
Baja California..(Cruz Aguero et al. 1994).
Symphurus atricauda (Jordan and Gilbert 1880). California Tonguefish. 21 cm (8.25 in).
Puget Sound, Washington to Panama. 1.5-201 m (5-660 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Dinnel
and Rogers 1986).
Balistes polylepis Steindachner 1876. Finescale Triggerfish. 76 cm (2.5 ft). Southeast
Alaska (Metlakatla) to Chile. Nearshore to 512 m (1,680 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983,
Schoener and Fluharty 1985, Alaska).
Melichthys niger (Bloch 1786). Black Durgon. 51 cm (20 in). Probably worldwide in warm
seas; Metlakatla, eastern Gulf of Alaska to Colombia. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Karinen et al.
1985).
Sufflamen verres (Gilbert and Starks 1904). Orangeside Triggerfish. 38 cm (15.2). Isla
Cedros, central Baja California to central Gulf of California and southward to Salinas, Ecuador.
3-30 m (10-100 ft). (Thomson et al. 1979).
Xanthichthys mento (Jordan and Gilbert 1882). Redtail Triggerfish. 25 cm (10 in). Warm
water of eastern Pacific; Ventura, southern California southward. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Ostracion diaphanum Bloch and Schneider 1801. Spiny Boxfish. 25 cm (10 in). Tropical
waters of Pacific and Indian Oceans; Santa Barbara, southern California to Peru. (Eschmeyer
et al. 1983).
Ostracion meleagris Shaw 1796. Pacific Boxfish. 17.9 cm (7.2 in). Indo-Pacific; Cabo San
Lucas, southern British Columbia. (Thomson et al. 1979).
Arothron hispidus Linnaeus 1758. 25 cm (10 in). Indo-Pacific; Cabo San Lucas, southern
Baja California. (Thomson et al. 1979).
Chilomycterus affinis Günther 1870. Pacific Burrfish. 51 cm (20 in). Warm water of
Pacific. San Pedro, southern California to Isla Galapagos. and Peru. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Diodon holocanthus Linnaeus 1758. Balloonfish. 46 cm (1.5 ft). Worldwide in
tropical seas; La Jolla, southern California southward. (Eschmeyer et al.
1983, Gunderson 1988).
Diodon hystrix Linnaeus 1758. Porcupinefish. 30 cm (1 ft). Worldwide in warm seas; San
Diego, southern California to Chile. Shallow water to about 50 m (165 ft). (Eschmeyer et al.
1983).
Lagocephalus lagocephalus (Linnaeus 1758). Oceanic Puffer. 61 cm (2 ft). Worldwide in
warm seas; Mendocino County, northern California southward. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Sphoeroides annulatus (Jenyns 1842). Bullseye Puffer. 38 cm (15 in). San Diego, southern
California to Peru. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Sphoeroides lobatus (Steindachner 1870). Longnose Puffer. 25 cm (10 in). Redondo Beach,
southern California into northern Gulf of California and southward to Peru. (Thomson et al.
1979, Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
Mola mola (Linnaeus 1758). Ocean Sunfish. Possibly to 396 cm (13 ft). Worldwide in
temperate and tropical seas; Southeastern Alaska (Kruzhof I.) to South America. 0-100 m (0-
330 ft). (Eschmeyer et al. 1983, Alaska, Yoklavich pers. commun.).
Ranzania laevis (Pennant 1776). Slender Mola. 46 cm (2 ft). Tropical Pacific; San Luis
Obispo, central California to Chile. (Eschmeyer et al. 1983).
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