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Red Hake
(Urophycis chuss)
These fish have a tall first dorsal fin followed by a much longer second dorsal fin, and long narrow ventral fins. They are reddish-brown on top and yellowish-white on the belly. They have a small barbel on their chin. The maximum length for red hakes is 20" (50 cm), but they commonly grow no larger than 16"(40 cm).
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