strangley colored Spotted Turbot - Pleuronichthys ritteri????

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strangley colored Spotted Turbot - Pleuronichthys ritteri????

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Posted by Chris on June 19, 2006 at 14:13:25:

I took these photos on Saturday June 17, 2006 in a kelp bed at Santa Barbara Island about 2000 yards NW of Webster Point. The depth was 55 ft.
I have never before seen a flatfish in California with this coloration. It does not match any of the descriptions I have in several books. The closest match I can find is a Spotted Turbot (Pleuronichthys ritteri). A Horny Head Turbot is also close, but not a perfect match.
What do you think it is?

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C-O Turbut Chris 16:04:17 07/01/06 (0)
Re: strangley colored Spotted Turbot - Pleuronichthys ritteri???? scottfiji 14:34:30 06/19/06 (5)
- Re: Re: strangley colored Spotted Turbot - Pleuronichthys ritteri???? Chris 22:33:09 06/19/06 (0)
- Turbot vs. sole Frank O 19:21:17 06/19/06 (3)
  - Re: Turbot vs. sole Chris 22:42:29 06/19/06 (1)
    - Oh, *that* kind of turbot Frank O 08:18:11 06/20/06 (0)
  - Re: Turbot vs. sole jlyle 21:03:24 06/19/06 (0)

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