Ocean Fishes
Yelloweye Rockfish
Sebastes ruberrimus
Also known as
Red snapper, Pacific red snapper, red rock cod, yellow belly
Distribution
Northeast Pacific
Ecosystem/Habitat
Rocky bottoms with complex structures
Feeding Habits
Active predator
Conservation Status
Special Concern
Taxonomy
Order Scorpaeniformes (scorpionfishes & flatheads), Family Sebastidae (rockfishes)
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Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+Yelloweye rockfish get their name from their distinct yellow eyes and bright orange-red body. These rockfish are one of about 30 different species of rockfish found off the Pacific Coast of Canada, but they are among the longest-lived – living up to 115 years old! Their long lifespan means they are slow growing and mature late in life, making recovery for this species quite slow since the population growth rate is naturally so low. They can be found in the deep ocean and never stray too far from home – some rockfish have been known to spend their entire lives on a single rock pile!
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