Rockfish & Lingcod
Yelloweye Rockfish
Sebastes ruberrimus
SaltwaterSebastidaeNear Threatened
About
Yelloweye Rockfish are a long-lived, slow-growing species characterized by their bright yellow eyes and vibrant orange or reddish-orange body. They are solitary fish, often found near rocky reefs and crevices, and are known for their late maturation and infrequent reproduction.
- Average size
- 20-34 inches, 10-20 lbs
- Colors
- Orange, reddish-orange, yellow (eyes), juveniles are often brown or olive with dark blotches
- Diet
- Juveniles consume zooplankton, crustaceans, and small fish, while adults primarily feed on larger fish, crabs, shrimp, and squid.
- Region
- Alaska to Baja California, primarily along the Pacific coast of the United States and Canada