Rockfishes [Sebastes]

Description

Sebastes is a genus of marine fish in the Scorpaenidae family, commonly known as rockfishes or rockcods. They are characterized by their robust body, spiny fins, and the ability to live in both shallow and deep waters. These fish have a significant role in their ecosystems and are popular among commercial and recreational fisheries.

Species
Bocaccio Rockfish
Bocaccio Rockfish [Sebastes paucispinis]
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Yelloweye Rockfish
Yelloweye Rockfish [Sebastes ruberrimus]
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Black Rockfish
Black Rockfish [Sebastes melanops]
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Blue Rockfish
Blue Rockfish [Sebastes mystinus]
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Copper Rockfish
Copper Rockfish [Sebastes caurinus]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Chordates
Chordata
Class Fish
Actinopterygii
Order Scorpionfishes and Flatheads
Scorpaeniformes
Family Scorpionfishes
Scorpaenidae
Statistics
  • Species 5