Species profile
Yellowmouth Rockfish
Sebastes reedi
Identify Yellowmouth Rockfish (Sebastes reedi) from a photo: try it free in your browser, or get unlimited IDs, no sign-up, with the CatchRules app. Plus current fishing rules across 1 jurisdiction.
At a glance
Yellowmouth Rockfish (Sebastes reedi) is a bony-fish species regulated in 2 of 66 jurisdictions tracked by CatchRules across the U.S. and Canada.
Confirmed by 4 research-grade iNaturalist observations, concentrated in Alaska.
Notable details
- Named for the yellow-orange coloration inside its mouth.
- A deep-water northeastern Pacific species found from Alaska to California.
- Like other Sebastes, females give birth to live larvae rather than laying eggs.
- Typically taken as part of the deep-slope rockfish assemblage in commercial fisheries.
- Long-lived, as is characteristic of the Sebastes genus.
Where Yellowmouth Rockfish are seen
Jurisdictions with rules for Yellowmouth Rockfish
Background
Sebastes reedi the yellowmouth rockfish, is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the subfamily Sebastinae, the rockfishes, part of the family Scorpaenidae. It is found in the Eastern Pacific.
Background excerpt adapted from Wikipedia's Yellowmouth Rockfish article (CC BY-SA). Visit Wikipedia for the full entry.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Yellowmouth Rockfish?
Yellowmouth Rockfish (Sebastes reedi) 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 Yellowmouth Rockfish?
Yellowmouth Rockfish is Sebastes reedi.
Is Yellowmouth Rockfish regulated for fishing?
Yes — Yellowmouth 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 Yellowmouth Rockfish?
Take a photo with the free CatchRules app for iPhone or Android — on-device identification recognizes Yellowmouth 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.