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Trinectes maculatus
Size: to 8"
Habitat: Soft sandy bottoms, in depths from water's edge to 75 ft. Often found far inland in freshwater.
Description: This is a right-eyed sole. Identifying characteristics are the lack of a pectoral fin.
Although superficially similar to jellyfishes, hydromedusae are more closely related to sessile hydroids. They are much firmer and sturdier in body than jellyfishes. Most are small ( less than 1 inch in diameter ) and do not sting. Others, such as the large and very dangerous Sea Wasp ( 9", right ) do.