Species profile
China Rockfish
Sebastes nebulosus
Identify China Rockfish (Sebastes nebulosus) from a photo: try it free in your browser, or get unlimited IDs, no sign-up, with the CatchRules app.
At a glance
China Rockfish (Sebastes nebulosus) is a bony-fish species with specific harvest rules tracked in 1 of 66 jurisdictions covered by CatchRules.
Confirmed by 309 research-grade iNaturalist observations, with British Columbia, California, and Alaska the top jurisdictions by observation count.
Notable details
- Instantly recognizable by a bold yellow stripe running from its dorsal spines along its side toward the tail.
- Highly territorial — individuals guard a single rocky perch for years at a time.
- Can live to at least 79 years, making it one of the longer-lived nearshore rockfish.
- Found at depths from about 16 to 420 feet (5–128 m) along rocky Pacific reefs.
- Reaches about 17 inches (43 cm) in maximum length.
Where China Rockfish are seen
Background
The China rockfish (Sebastes nebulosus) is a rockfish of the Pacific coast found from Kachemak Bay in the northern Gulf of Alaska to Redondo Beach and San Nicolas Island in southern California.
Background excerpt adapted from Wikipedia's China Rockfish article (CC BY-SA). Visit Wikipedia for the full entry.
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Frequently asked questions
What is China Rockfish?
China Rockfish (Sebastes nebulosus) is a bony-fish species with specific harvest rules tracked in 1 of 66 jurisdictions covered by CatchRules.
What is the scientific name for China Rockfish?
China Rockfish is Sebastes nebulosus.
Are there fishing rules for China Rockfish?
China Rockfish does not currently have published fishing rules in CatchRules' curated jurisdictions. Identification, range, and habitat are still tracked above.
How can I identify China Rockfish?
Take a photo with the free CatchRules app for iPhone or Android — on-device identification recognizes China 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.