Species profile
Vermilion Rockfish
Sebastes miniatus
At a glance
Vermilion Rockfish (Sebastes miniatus) is a bony-fish species regulated in 5 of 66 jurisdictions tracked by CatchRules across the U.S. and Canada.
The strictest bag limit is 1 (Alaska); the most generous is 10 (Alaska).
Confirmed by 650 research-grade iNaturalist observations, with California, British Columbia, and Alaska the top jurisdictions by observation count.
Notable details
- Vermilion rockfish can live up to 60 years and reach 30 inches in length.
- Their vivid red-orange coloring makes them one of the most striking Pacific rockfish.
- They inhabit rocky reefs at depths typically ranging from 60 to 900 feet.
- They are prized as table fare for their mild, firm, white flesh.
- Large females can weigh up to 15 pounds.
Where Vermilion Rockfish are seen
Jurisdictions with rules for Vermilion Rockfish
Background
Sebastes miniatus is a species of rockfish known by the common names vermilion rockfish, vermilion seaperch, red snapper, and red rock cod. It is native to the waters of the Pacific Ocean off western North America from Baja California to Vancouver Island.
Background excerpt adapted from Wikipedia's Vermilion Rockfish article (CC BY-SA). Visit Wikipedia for the full entry.
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