Species profile
Stripetail Rockfish
Sebastes saxicola
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At a glance
Stripetail Rockfish (Sebastes saxicola) is a bony-fish species regulated in 2 of 66 jurisdictions tracked by CatchRules across the U.S. and Canada.
Confirmed by 64 research-grade iNaturalist observations, with California, British Columbia, and Oregon the top jurisdictions by observation count.
Notable details
- Named for the yellowish stripes on its tail fin.
- A small rockfish with adults typically reaching about 30 cm (12 in) in length.
- Found at depths of 50 to 400 meters along the Pacific coast.
- Like all Sebastes, it gives birth to live larvae rather than laying eggs.
- Ranges from Alaska to Baja California, Mexico.
Where Stripetail Rockfish are seen
Jurisdictions with rules for Stripetail Rockfish
Background
Stripetail Rockfish. To 41 cm (16.1 in) TL (Kramer and O’Connell 1995). Afognak Island (58 ° 12.4 ’ N, 152 ° 15.6 ’ W), Gulf of Alaska (Personal communication: Scripps Institution of Oceanography Fish Collection, La Jolla, California) to Punta Rompiente (27 ° 41 ’ N, 115 ° 01 ’ W), southern Baja California (Personal communication: Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History Fish Collection, Los…
Background excerpt adapted from Wikipedia's Stripetail Rockfish article (CC BY-SA). Visit Wikipedia for the full entry.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Stripetail Rockfish?
Stripetail Rockfish (Sebastes saxicola) is a bony-fish species regulated in 2 of 66 jurisdictions tracked by CatchRules across the U.S. and Canada.
What is the scientific name for Stripetail Rockfish?
Stripetail Rockfish is Sebastes saxicola.
Is Stripetail Rockfish regulated for fishing?
Yes — Stripetail 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 Stripetail Rockfish?
Take a photo with the free CatchRules app for iPhone or Android — on-device identification recognizes Stripetail 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.