Species profile
Bronzespotted Rockfish
Sebastes gilli
Identify Bronzespotted Rockfish (Sebastes gilli) from a photo — free, unlimited, no sign-up — with the CatchRules iPhone app. Plus current fishing rules across 1 jurisdiction.
Notable details
- Named for the distinctive bronze-brown spots scattered across its body and fins.
- A deep-water species found off the coast of southern California and Baja California.
- Like all Sebastes rockfish, females carry and release live larvae rather than scattering eggs.
- One of the rarer Pacific rockfish species, it is infrequently encountered by recreational anglers.
- Belongs to the genus Sebastes, which includes over 100 described rockfish species.
Jurisdictions with rules for Bronzespotted Rockfish
Background
Sebastes gilli, also known as the Bronzespotted rockfish, is a species of scorpionfish belonging to the subfamily Sebastinae.
Background excerpt adapted from Wikipedia's Bronzespotted Rockfish article (CC BY-SA). Visit Wikipedia for the full entry.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Bronzespotted Rockfish?
Bronzespotted Rockfish (Sebastes gilli) is a bony-fish species with specific harvest rules tracked in 1 of 66 jurisdictions covered by CatchRules.
What is the scientific name for Bronzespotted Rockfish?
Bronzespotted Rockfish is Sebastes gilli.
Is Bronzespotted Rockfish regulated for fishing?
Yes — Bronzespotted Rockfish has fishing regulations in 1 U.S. state and/or Canadian province tracked by CatchRules. See the "Jurisdictions with rules" section above for the binding-source links.
How can I identify Bronzespotted Rockfish?
Take a photo with the free CatchRules iPhone app — on-device identification recognizes Bronzespotted Rockfish along with ~1,500 other species. No sign-up, unlimited use.
Photo credit: iNaturalist / Wikipedia. Identification reference only — verify regulations with the issuing wildlife agency before retaining a catch.