| Family | Scientific Name | Author | Year | Common Name |
| Phycidae | Urophycis earllii | (Bean) | 1880 | Carolina Hake |
Urophycis earllii
Unique Characters: First dorsal fin without an elongated ray. Scale rows between first dorsal fin and lateral line 18-21.
Similar Species
Urophycis floridana, Southern Hake
Urophycis regia, Spotted Hake
Southern Hake, Urophycis floridana. First dorsal fin without an elongated ray. Scale rows between first dorsal fin and lateral line 12 or fewer. Upper limb of first gill arch with 2 rakers.
Spotted Hake, Urophycis regia. First dorsal fin without an elongated ray. Scale rows between first dorsal fin and lateral line 12 or fewer. Upper limb of first gill arch with 3 (rarely 2) rakers. A series of dark spots on head. First dorsal fin with a dark blotch and distinct white margin.
Urophycis cirrata, Gulf Hake
Gulf Hake, Urophycis cirrata. First dorsal fin without an elongated ray. Scale rows between first dorsal fin and lateral line 12 or fewer. Upper limb of first gill arch with 3 (rarely 2) rakers. No series of dark spots on head. First dorsal fin lacking dark blotch or white margin.
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