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Gopher rockfish (Sebastes carnatus) — Sebastidae

Gopher rockfish

Sebastes carnatus
Family: Sebastidae

The Gopher rockfish (Sebastes carnatus) is a saltwater fish of the family Sebastidae that grows up to 39 cm.

Length
39 cm
Water
Saltwater
Depth
9.0–55.0 m
Diet
Carnivore
Behaviour
Solitary
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped
Substrate
Sand / mud bottom
Danger
Harmless
Edibility
Commonly eaten

Description

The gopher rockfish is a rockfish (Sebastidae) from the northeastern Pacific. The species has a stocky, olive-brown to red-brown body with pale spots. It lives territorially in holes and crevices of rocky areas. Like other rockfishes it is livebearing, with planktonic larvae. As an ambush hunter it feeds on crustaceans, molluscs and small fishes. The fin spines are venomous; a sting is painful.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Gopher rockfish?

The Gopher rockfish has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly brown and shows a spots pattern.

Where does the Gopher rockfish live?

The Gopher rockfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.

How big does the Gopher rockfish get?

The Gopher rockfish grows to a maximum of about 39 cm.

Is the Gopher rockfish dangerous to humans?

No, the Gopher rockfish is harmless to humans.

Is the Gopher rockfish edible?

Yes, the Gopher rockfish is commonly eaten.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Gopher-roodbaars sourced
English name
Gopher rockfish verified
Scientific name
Sebastes carnatus
Family
Sebastidae
Other names
Gopher rockfish; Rockfish verified

Appearance

Size class
Medium verified
Max length (cm)
39.0 verified
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
Brown inferred
Pattern
Spots inferred
Tail shape
Straight inferred
Mouth position
Terminal inferred
Lips
Thick / fleshy inferred
Barbels
No sourced
Dorsal fins
One continuous inferred
Dorsal spines
Yes sourced

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Saltwater sourced
Substrate
Sand / mud bottom sourced
Min depth (m)
9.0 sourced
Max depth (m)
55.0 verified
Origin
Native sourced

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Carnivore sourced
Social behaviour
Solitary inferred
Territorial
Yes inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes sourced
Sexual dimorphism
No inferred
levensduur_max_jaar
30.0 verified

For anglers

Edibility
Commonly eaten sourced
Fishing method
Bodemvissen met natuurlijk aas (worm, garnaal of vis) op of vlak boven de bodem. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless sourced

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

Same genus Sebastes

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