Foredorsal fin tall, especially in males. Rear body bars thinner. Abundant to common S. and central California.
Mottled, spotted and blotched earthtone shades; usually several saddle markings on back. Abundant Alaska and Washington, occasional to rare to S. California.
Marbled earthtones; can change color. Unscaled bulbous head and stout body. Common S. California and north to southern BC.
Mottled shades of tan to brown to greenish brown, occasionally with pinkish tints; can change color. Common southern and central California; occasional to uncommon northern California.
Mottled and blotched shades of tan to coral to brown; pectoral and foredorsal fins usually pale coral to tan. common to occasional Puget Sound to southern California.